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Romans 16:11

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"Salute Herodion my kinsman; greet them which be of the household of Narcissus;" Who, it is likely, were not so worthy as the afore-mentioned, on which account also he does not mention them all by name even, and after giving them the encomium which was suited to them, that of being faithful, (and this the meaning of, "Which are in the Lord.") ...

Homily on Romans 31 ↗

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Then he says, greet my kinsman Herodion, who from the designation is said to be Jewish. Then he says, greet those who are of Narcissus' house, who is said to have been a presbyter and wandered through desert places to comfort the faithful. Hence the Apostle, knowing that he was away, did not ask that he be greeted but his family. …

Commentary on Romans ↗