Romans 16:14: Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them.

The next five names mentioned together (v. 14) evidently had something in common, perhaps as leaders of another house church. This may be indicated by the reference to the brothers with them. They are all common names, particularly among slaves. 1

Application

  • When you have more than one name listed, you have the makings for a team. Why is team work so important?
  • How well do you greet your fellow Christians with unconditional love?

Prayer

Lord, help me to pray more often for those that I serve with.

1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

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Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.