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Epenetus

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Epenetus was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted as beloved and as one of the first converts in Asia unto Christ.

Definition

Epenetus, “praiseworthy,” was a Christian whom Paul greeted at Rome as beloved and as the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.

Biblical Usage

Paul named Epenetus in his greeting to the Roman Christians and associated him with the earliest Christian converts in Asia.

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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(praiseworthy), a Christian at Rome, greeted by St. Paul in (Romans 16:5) and designated as his beloved and the first-fruit of Asia unto Christ. (praiseworthy), a Christian at Rome, greeted by St. Paul in (Romans 16:5) and designated as his beloved and the first-fruit of Asia unto Christ.
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