epaenetus Summary and Overview

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."

(praiseworthy), a Christian at Rome, greeted by St. Paul in #Ro 16:5| and designated as his beloved and the first-fruit of Asia unto Christ.

EPAEN'ETUS (praised), one whom Paul in Rom 16:5 called his "well-beloved," and "the first fruits of Achaia" -- better, "of Asia" -- unto Christ.

A Christian at Rome greeted by Paul as "my well beloved, who is the firstfruits of Achaia (Asia in the Alexandrinus, Vaticanus, and Sinaiticus manuscripts) unto Christ" (Romans 16:5). "Asia" is used in the restricted sense, Mysia, Lydia, and Curia.