Must admit I tend not to get too excited about the passages which list lots of names. Even so, this does reveal one or two interesting things. One is the number of women named. Paul is often accused of being a misogynist (hating women). Frankly, this is a load of nonsense and can only be based on a complete misunderstanding of the his writings.
It also noteworthy that some of his relatives were in prison with him at various times. Paul's family was involved in following Christ. Indeed, they had been believers before Paul was.
Finally, most of the people are mentioned nowhere else in the Bible, but they were still noticed by God. Everyone who serves the Lord, whether it is in a prominent way or not, will receive their reward (Matthew 10:41,42).
It also noteworthy that some of his relatives were in prison with him at various times. Paul's family was involved in following Christ. Indeed, they had been believers before Paul was.
Finally, most of the people are mentioned nowhere else in the Bible, but they were still noticed by God. Everyone who serves the Lord, whether it is in a prominent way or not, will receive their reward (Matthew 10:41,42).
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