All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
Parallel translations
- WEB All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
- KJV All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.
- BSB All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
- NASB All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
- NLT And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household.
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Quick answer
All the believers with Paul send greetings, especially those in Caesar's household. The gospel has reached even into the emperor's service.
Overview
Paul notes greetings from all the saints, singling out those 'of Caesar's household,' likely servants and officials connected to the imperial administration. This detail shows the gospel's surprising advance even within Roman power structures, fulfilling Paul's earlier word that his imprisonment served to spread Christ (1:12-13). The kingdom of God quietly takes root in unexpected places.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Phil 1:13so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;
- 2 Cor 13:13All the saints greet you.
- Rom 16:16Greet one another with a holy kiss. The assemblies of Christ greet you.
- Heb 13:24Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.
- Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.
- 1 Pet 5:13She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.
- 3 Jn 1:14but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
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