Junia
Prominent Among the Apostles
Name Information
- Meaning: "Youthful"
- Language of Origin: Latin
- Gender Usage: Feminine
Junia was a believer in the early church greeted by Paul in Romans 16. Along with Andronicus, she is described as 'outstanding among the apostles,' showing her significance in gospel ministry. She was a fellow prisoner with Paul and an early follower of Christ.
⏰ 1st century AD
Roles
- Missionary
- Fellow Worker
Relationships
- Companion: Andronicus
Story
Paul greeted Junia and Andronicus as relatives and fellow prisoners.
They were noted for their faith and prominence among the apostles.
Their endurance in suffering demonstrated strong devotion to Christ.
Spiritual Significance
- Noted by Paul as outstanding among the apostles.
- Imprisoned with Paul for the gospel.
- Belonged to the earliest generation of Christians.
What We Can Learn
- Faithfulness to Christ may involve suffering for His name.
- Women were active and respected in gospel ministry in the early church.
- Prominence in God’s kingdom comes through faith and endurance.
Memory Verses
Greet Andronicus and Junia… They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.
— Romans 16:7
Key Passages
- Romans 16:7
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