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Epaenetus
Commendable, a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation (Rom 16:5). He is spoken of as “the first fruits of Achaia” (R.V., “of Asia”, i.e., of proconsular Asia, which is probably the correct reading). As being the first convert in that region, he was peculiarly dear to the apostle. He calls him his “well beloved.”
Named in the Bible
1 verse
- Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), by Matthew George Easton.
