16:21-24
Paul did not work alone, but had several co-workers.
Paul’s letters were usually written down by someone else, presumably at Paul’s dictation. So Tertius adds his greeting. Notice that this also implies that Tertius was considered part of the work, he was not a “mere secretary”. All that we do for the kingdom is important.
Gaius is probably the Gaius of 1 Cor 1:14, though it was a very common name. HIs providing hospitality for the whole church and Paul may imply the church met at his house, or that he was very hospitable, readily receiving anyone as a guest.
Erastus is referred to as the “director or public works “(NIV) or “city treasurer” (ESV). He may or may not be the person mentioned in Acts 19:22 and 2 Tim 4:20.
You will probably find verse 24 is missing! As the footnote in the NIV says “Some manuscripts include here May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.”
16:25-27
Paul closes with a doxology. Paul has a personal connection to the gospel, he is not just doing a job. The gospel is the message of Jesus Christ, this centres on his work of justification on the cross and His resurrection. The gospel is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, and is entirely in keeping with them. The Old Testament also clearly proclaimed that the gospel would go out to all peoples. The gospel calls people to obedience, the obedience that comes through faith. God is the only God and is completely wise, and all His plans are fulfilled through Christ.
Paul did not work alone, but had several co-workers.
Paul’s letters were usually written down by someone else, presumably at Paul’s dictation. So Tertius adds his greeting. Notice that this also implies that Tertius was considered part of the work, he was not a “mere secretary”. All that we do for the kingdom is important.
Gaius is probably the Gaius of 1 Cor 1:14, though it was a very common name. HIs providing hospitality for the whole church and Paul may imply the church met at his house, or that he was very hospitable, readily receiving anyone as a guest.
Erastus is referred to as the “director or public works “(NIV) or “city treasurer” (ESV). He may or may not be the person mentioned in Acts 19:22 and 2 Tim 4:20.
You will probably find verse 24 is missing! As the footnote in the NIV says “Some manuscripts include here May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.”
16:25-27
Paul closes with a doxology. Paul has a personal connection to the gospel, he is not just doing a job. The gospel is the message of Jesus Christ, this centres on his work of justification on the cross and His resurrection. The gospel is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, and is entirely in keeping with them. The Old Testament also clearly proclaimed that the gospel would go out to all peoples. The gospel calls people to obedience, the obedience that comes through faith. God is the only God and is completely wise, and all His plans are fulfilled through Christ.
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