Note 16 at Rom. 16:11: The name "Herodion" came from the Greek word "Herodes" meaning "hero." This was the name of a number of kings of Palestine (see note 3 at Lk. 3:1, p. 70) and it is possible that Herodion was named after one of the Herod kings. If so, that would most likely make Herodion a Gentile since it would be very unusual for a Jew to name a child in honor of Herod.

Herodion is the third person Paul mentions in this chapter as being his kinsman (see note 9 at Rom. 16:7, this page). If Herodion was a Gentile as his name could imply, then Paul would have to be referring to him as a brother in the Lord and not a natural blood relative.

Note 17 at Rom. 16:11: The name "Narcissus" came from the flower narcissus or the daffodil. This is the only mention of Narcissus in scripture.

Note 18 at Rom. 16:11: This term "in the Lord" is referring to the members of Narcissus' household who had been born again through faith in Christ. This is a very appropriate and descriptive term since all believers are in Christ Jesus (2 Cor. 5:17; Col. 2:10).