3 The spelling Epenetus is also used by , ; the name is alternately spelled Epaenetus (, , ).
4 Grk “first fruit.” This is a figurative use referring to Epenetus as the first Christian convert in the region.
5 Grk “Asia”; in the NT this always refers to the Roman province of Asia, made up of about one-third of the west and southwest end of modern Asia Minor. Asia lay to the west of the region of Phrygia and Galatia. The words “the province of” are supplied to indicate to the modern reader that this does not refer to the continent of Asia.

In other versions

Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia.

Greet also the church that meets at their house.

Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.

Greet also the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.

Also give my greetings to the church that meets in their home.

Greet my dear friend Epenetus. He was the first person from the province of Asia to become a follower of Christ.

also greet the church in their house. Greet Epenetus my dear friend, who is the first convert of Asia for Christ.

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

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