Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.
all--The Scriptures are intended for all, young and old, not merely for ministers. Compare the different classes addressed, "wives," Eph 5:22; little children, Jo1 2:18; "all," Pe1 3:8; Pe1 5:5. He says here "all," for the Hebrews whom he addresses were not all in one place, though the Jerusalem Hebrews are chiefly addressed. They of Italy--not merely the brethren at Rome, but of other places in Italy.
Verse 24. Salute all them. See Notes on , seq. It was customary for the apostle Paul to close his epistles with an affectionate salutation. That have the rule over you. . None are mentioned by name, as is usual in the epistles of Paul. The cause of this omission is unknown. And all the saints. The common name given to Christians in the Scriptures. .
24. Salute, etc. As he writes his Epistle generally to the Hebrews, it is strange that he bids some, separate from the rest, to be saluted; but he sends this salutation, as I think, more particularly to the rulers, as a mark of honor, that he might conciliate them, and gently lead them to assent to his doctrine. And he adds, — And all the saints.