Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

ROMANS 16:23KJV
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Romans 16:23 (KJV)

What does Romans 16:23 mean?

Romans 16:23 lists several people who send their greetings to the believers in Rome: Gaius, who is hosting Paul and the local church; Erastus, an important city official; and Quartus, described simply as a brother. This verse shows Paul sharing the personal connections and hospitality of his companions as he closes his letter.

Paul is writing to the Christians in Rome from Corinth, and he names people with him who want to send their greetings. Gaius is likely offering his home for church gatherings, Erastus holds a significant civic role as the city’s chamberlain or treasurer, and Quartus is mentioned as a fellow believer. The verse highlights the warmth and unity among early Christians, as well as the involvement of people from different backgrounds in the church community.

Where else these words appear

“Erastus” Greek G2037 · used in 3 verses

  • Acts 19:22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.
  • 2 Timothy 4:20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

“Gaius” Greek G1050 · used in 5 verses

  • Acts 19:29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
  • Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

“chamberlain” Greek G3623 · used in 10 verses

  • Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
  • Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
  • Galatians 4:2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

“host” Greek G3581 · used in 14 verses

  • Matthew 25:35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
  • Matthew 27:7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
  • Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;