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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in <i>the</i> Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend whose faith is in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus my dear friend in the service of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My greetings to Ampliatus, my dear friend in the fellowship of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greetings to Ampliatus, dear to me in the Lord;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Amplias, my beloved in the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in <i>the</i> Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Embrace ye Amplias my beloved in the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Salute Ampliatus, most beloved to me in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, most beloved to me in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Greet Am’pli-as, my beloved in our LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Invoke the peace of Amphilius, beloved in Our Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Amplias my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and were christians before me, salute Amplias, whom<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greetings to Ampliatus, dear to me in the Lord;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Amplias my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus, our fellow-laborer in Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/16-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3935" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Personal Greetings and Love</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspasasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">Greet</a> <a href="/greek/291.htm" title="291: Ampliaton (N-AMS) -- Contracted for Latin ampliatus; Amplias, a Roman Christian.">Ampliatus,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapēton (Adj-AMS) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-21.htm">Philippians 4:21</a></span><br />Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a></span><br />The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-12.htm">2 Corinthians 13:12</a></span><br />Greet one another with a holy kiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-15.htm">Colossians 4:15</a></span><br />Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-26.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:26</a></span><br />Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a></span><br />to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2</a></span><br />There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3-4</a></span><br />Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. / And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a></span><br />As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21</a></span><br />Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7-9</a></span><br />Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. / With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm">1 Peter 5:14</a></span><br />Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.</p><p class="hdg">my.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a></b></br> Likewise <i>greet</i> the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a></b></br> Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, <i>my</i> dearly beloved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/3-14.htm">1 John 3:14</a></b></br> We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not <i>his</i> brother abideth in death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Love</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Salute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Love</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Salute</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Paul wills the brothers to greet many;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/16-21.htm">and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Greet Ampliatus</b><br>The name "Ampliatus" is a common Roman name, suggesting that he may have been a Roman citizen or a freedman. The use of personal greetings in Paul's letters highlights the importance of individual relationships within the early Christian communities. This greeting indicates that Ampliatus was a member of the church in Rome, which was a diverse congregation composed of both Jews and Gentiles. The personal nature of this greeting reflects the close-knit nature of the early church, where personal relationships were vital for the spread of the Gospel.<p><b>my beloved</b><br>The term "beloved" signifies a deep affection and respect. Paul often uses this term to express his love for fellow believers, indicating a spiritual kinship that transcends social and ethnic boundaries. This expression of love is rooted in the Christian understanding of agape love, which is selfless and unconditional. It reflects the unity and bond that believers share in Christ, as seen in other passages where Paul uses similar language (e.g., <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a>, <a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">1 Corinthians 4:14</a>).<p><b>in the Lord</b><br>The phrase "in the Lord" signifies the spiritual relationship and unity that believers have through Jesus Christ. It underscores that Ampliatus's beloved status is not just a personal sentiment but is rooted in their shared faith and identity in Christ. This phrase is a reminder of the centrality of Christ in the life of the believer and the church. It echoes Paul's theology that all believers are united in Christ, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ampliatus.htm">Ampliatus</a></b><br>A Christian in Rome who is greeted by Paul. The name suggests he may have been a slave or freedman, as it was common among such groups in Roman society. His mention as "beloved in the Lord" indicates a close relationship with Paul and a respected position within the early Christian community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter to the Romans. He is writing to the believers in Rome, providing greetings and commendations to various individuals, including Ampliatus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The capital of the Roman Empire and the location of the church to which Paul is writing. It was a diverse and influential city, with a growing Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_personal_relationships_in_the_church.htm">The Importance of Personal Relationships in the Church</a></b><br>Paul’s greeting to Ampliatus underscores the value of personal connections within the Christian community. Believers are encouraged to foster deep, loving relationships with one another.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_and_encouragement.htm">Recognition and Encouragement</a></b><br>By mentioning Ampliatus by name, Paul sets an example of recognizing and encouraging fellow believers. We should strive to acknowledge and uplift those who labor in the Lord’s work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The early church was composed of individuals from various social and economic backgrounds. Ampliatus, possibly a former slave, is called "beloved in the Lord," demonstrating that in Christ, all are equal and valued.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_love_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Love in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s use of "beloved" highlights the centrality of love in Christian ministry. Our interactions and service should be motivated by genuine love for one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_be_sure_i'll_go_to_heaven.htm">How can I be sure I'll go to Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_consequences_of_sin.htm">What are the consequences of sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/extra-biblical_proof_of_aquila's_church.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19 - Is there any credible extra-biblical source confirming Aquila and Prisca's house church, or is this couple's ministry only found in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_achieve_salvation.htm">What are the steps to achieve salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Amplias.</span>--The three oldest MSS. have "Ampliatus," for which "Amplias" would be in any case a contracted form. The name is a common one, in several instances found in connection with the imperial household.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8-10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Greet Amplias</span> (or, <span class="accented">Ampliatus<span class="cmt_word"></span>) my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urban</span> (<span class="accented">i.e. Urbanus</span>) our fellow-worker in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Apellos approved in Christ. <span class="cmt_word">Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household</span>. As to who Aristobulus might be (viz. a grandson of Herod the Great, mentioned by Josephus, 'Ant.,' 20. l, 2, as being at Rome in a private station), see Lightfoot on 'Philippians,' p. 172, and 'Dict. of Gr. and Romans Biog.,' under "Aristobulus," 5. "Those of Aristobulus" (<span class="greek">τῶν Αριστοβούλου</span>) would probably be his <span class="accented">familia</span> of slaves (cf. <span class="greek">τῶν Ξλόης</span>, <a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm">1 Corinthians 1:11</a>, and below, <span class="greek">τῶν Ναρκίσσου</span>). The salutation is not to the whole household, but to the Christians among them, as intimated by <span class="greek">τοὺς ἐκ τῶν</span>, and more definitely expressed below in the case of the household of Narcissus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/16-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Greet</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀσπάσασθε</span> <span class="translit">(Aspasasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ampliatus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀμπλιᾶτον</span> <span class="translit">(Ampliaton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_291.htm">Strong's 291: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contracted for Latin ampliatus; Amplias, a Roman Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beloved</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγαπητόν</span> <span class="translit">(agapēton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> </span><span class="str2">From agapao; beloved.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord.</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/16-8.htm">Romans 16:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/16-8.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord (Rom. 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