Thematic Bible: By erastus, a Christian of

Gaius, who is hosting me [i.e., Paul] and the whole church [here], sends you his greetings. [Note: This was probably the Gaius who lived in Corinth (I Cor. 1:14) and was apparently both wealthy and generous]. Erastus, the city treasurer [of Corinth] sends his greetings to you, along with our brother Quartus. {{Some manuscripts contain verse 24), which repeats the benediction of verse 20}} Verse ConceptsHospitality, Examples OfTreasurerChamberlains

Erastus stayed on at Corinth, but I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. Verse ConceptsdiseasesHealingSuffering, Causes OfSuffering, Nature OfSick Individuals