Section 4
"every saint," but especially with the expres sion "every saint in Christ Jesus." Paul and those with him greeted the saints in Christ Jesus with the whole contents of the book of Philippians.
ALL THE SAINTS IN ROME,
ESPECIALLY THOSE OF CAESAR'S HOUSEHOLD, GREETING THE SAINTS IN PHILIPPI
In Philippians 4:22 Paul continues, "All the saints greet you, and especially those of Caesar's household." Caesar's household included all who were attached to the palace of Nero. Some of these were converted through contact with Paul and became believers in Christ in Rome.
The expression "those of Caesar's household" is both puzzling and encouraging. It is puzzling because we are not altogether sure to whom it refers; it is encouraging because it shows the fur therance of the gospel. The gospel had spread even into the household of Caesar Nero. God's move in His economy had gained even some of Caesar's household. Many commentators do not have the boldness to say that certain relatives of Nero were actually saved. Rather, for the most part, they claim that "Caesar's household" refers to Nero's royal guard, for, according to the custom