Epainetus
Firstfruits from Asia
Aussi appelé : Epainetus, Epainetus
Epainetus was an early Christian whom Paul mentions in Romans as his beloved friend. He is described as the first to come to faith in Christ in the province of Asia (Asia Minor). He stands as an example of the many faithful coworkers whom Paul highly valued in the mission of the early church.
Événements clés
Mentioned in Paul's greetings
Paul greets Epainetus in his letter to the Romans and calls him his beloved friend, showing the close relationship between them.
Firstfruits from Asia
Epainetus is described as the first person converted to Christ in the province of Asia, giving him a special place in the spread of the gospel in that region.
Part of the church in Rome
The fact that Paul greets Epainetus in Romans suggests that he had moved from Asia to Rome and was part of the Christian community there.
One of Paul's many coworkers
Epainetus is mentioned among a long list of believers whom Paul greets and acknowledges for their service, illustrating the network of Christians in the early church.