Monday, October 10, 2011

"Especially those of Caesar's Household"

Phil. 4:22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

Part of Paul's closing letter to the Philippians. This was perhaps 62 or 64ish AD, some 30 years after Christ's death and the gospel had not only traveledmall the way to Rome, but had penetrated—unbeknownst to Caesar himself no doubt—all the way into Nero's household. (c.f. 2Tim. 2:9)

This is a clear demonstration of the fact that the gospel will show up in the unlikeliest of places. Despite Paul's being in prison, the Word of God is never imprisoned!



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