Romans 16:7

Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also have been in Christ before me.

'Andronicus' -(an droe NYE kus) (conquer).

'Junias' -or Junia (JOO nih uh). This name may be either masculine or feminine. (Vincent p. 179)

'kinsmen' -i.e. of Jewish heritage. 'The primary meaning is related by blood; but it is used in the wider sense of fellow-countrymen.' (Vincent p. 180)

'who are of note among the apostles' -'it might mean well-known to the apostolic circle' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 719) 'They stand out as men of note not only in Paul's estimation but in the estimation of all the apostles.' (Lenski p. 906) Or the word "apostle" might be used here in. broader sense, as it is used in reference to Barnabas (Acts 14:4; Acts 14:14), that these two were well-known messengers of the gospel.

'fellow-prisoners' -they had shared one of Paul's frequent imprisonments (2 Corinthians 11:23)--where, we cannot say. (F.F. Bruce p. 272)

'have been in Christ before me' -converted before Paul was converted. Taking us all the way back to Acts Chapter. and before. Christians from. very early date.