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Tertius served as Paul's scribe, writing down the Epistle to the Romans.
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Tertius is mentioned in Rom.16.22 as the scribe who wrote down the Epistle to the Romans on behalf of the Apostle Paul. Paul likely dictated the letter to Tertius, who then penned it in his own hand. In the closing of the epistle, Tertius inserts his own personal greeting to the recipients, indicating his close association with Paul and the Christian community in Rome. No other details are provided about Tertius' background or role in the early church. His service as a scribe highlights the collaborative nature of Paul's ministry and the importance of written communication in spreading the gospel message.
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The third, a Roman Christian whom Paul employed as his amanuensis in writing his epistle to the Romans (16:22).
(third), probably a Roman, was the amanuensis of Paul in writing the Epistle to the Romans. (Romans 16:22) (A.D. 55.)
TER'TIUS (the third), Paul's amanuensis, to whom he dictated the Epistle to the Romans. Rom 16:22.
TER'TIUS (the third), Paul's amanuensis, to whom he dictated the Epistle to the Romans. Rom 16:22.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G5060
I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.
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