NKJV 365 / Claudia

NKJV 365 Day Reading Plan

Day 249 of 365 Claudia A Sincere Supporter Claudia is mentioned only in this short second letter to Timothy, in which Paul exudes fatherly tenderness and good will. She is included in a list of presumed members of the Roman church who send greetings to the young pastor. She should certainly be included among the most respected and influential women of Gentile background who heard and accepted the gospel. Probably these four people mentioned were leaders in the church or simply believers who had met Timothy personally when he was with Paul in Rome. Some commentators suggest Linus as Claudia's son and Pudens as her husband. In any case, women and men joined together in greeting and in ministry without distinction. The family of faith is also emphasized in this personalized greeting, undoubtedly in response to Jesus' prayer for unity and love among His brethren (see John 17:20-23). Claudia was a faithful encourager of Paul and a committed supporter of the congregation of believers. Taken from The Woman's Study Bible 2 Timothy 4:19-22 NASB 19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20Erastus remained at Corinth, but Trophimus I left sick at Miletus. 21Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, also Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren. 22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.