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Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves. And give my greetings to the believers from the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' <i>household</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the one tested <i>and</i> approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them that are of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, a faithful servant of Christ. Greet Aristobulus and his family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them which are of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, a true Christian. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Greetings to Apelles, whose loyalty to Christ has been proved. Greetings to those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who has been approved by the Messiah. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them who are of Aristobulus' household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greetings to Apella, that veteran believer; and to the members of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />greet Apelles, the approved in Christ; greet those of the [household] of Aristobulus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> salute Apelles, the approved in Christ; salute those of the household of Aristobulus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Embrace Apelles acceptable in Christ. Embrace them of Aristobulus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Salute Apelles, approved in Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who has been tested in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Salute A-pel’les, chosen in our LORD. Salute the members of the household of Ar-is-to-bu’lus.<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 Appela, chosen in Our Lord. Invoke the peace of the members in the house of Aristobulus.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Appelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Apelles the reproved in Christ. Salute those of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the family of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and my dear Stachys, salute Apelles, an approved christian, salute the family of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greetings to Apella, that veteran believer; and to the members of the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Apelles, the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the <i>household</i> of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Apelles, <i>a man</i> approved in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/16-10.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=3945" 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">9</span>Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. <span class="reftext">10</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/559.htm" title="559: Apellēn (N-AMS) -- Apelles, a Christian (man) in Rome. Of Latin origin; Apelles, a Christian.">Apelles,</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.">who is</a> <a href="/greek/1384.htm" title="1384: dokimon (Adj-AMS) -- Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved.">approved</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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> <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/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">belong to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the household</a> <a href="/greek/711.htm" title="711: Aristoboulou (N-GMS) -- Aristobulus, a Christian in Rome. From the same as ariston and boule; best counselling; Aristoboulus, a Christian.">of Aristobulus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.…<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="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15-18</a></span><br />You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, / to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. / I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Philippians 2:29</a></span><br />Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">2 Corinthians 8:18-24</a></span><br />Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. / More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. ...<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_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12-13</a></span><br />But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a></span><br />Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1-5</a></span><br />As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2-3</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, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-2</a></span><br />Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. / The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.<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="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16-18</a></span><br />May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. / Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. / May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.<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="/proverbs/27-2.htm">Proverbs 27:2</a></span><br />Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.</p><p class="hdg">approved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Romans 14:18</a></b></br> For he that in these things serveth Christ <i>is</i> acceptable to God, and approved of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a></b></br> And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, <i>and</i> to prove thee, to know what <i>was</i> in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">1 Corinthians 11:19</a></b></br> For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.</p><p class="hdg">of.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19</a></b></br> Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.</p><p class="hdg">household.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/romans/14-8.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Family</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/romans/16-8.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Household</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/romans/16-8.htm">Love</a> <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Members</a> <a href="/romans/16-9.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-9.htm">Veteran</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-12.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Family</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Love</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Members</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-9.htm">Veteran</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Word</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 Apelles, who is approved in Christ.</b><br>Apelles is mentioned only here in the New Testament, and his name suggests a Greek origin. The phrase "approved in Christ" indicates that Apelles has been tested and found faithful, possibly through trials or persecution. This approval echoes the concept found in <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>, where those who persevere under trial receive the crown of life. The commendation "approved in Christ" suggests a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, aligning with the idea of being refined and proven genuine, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a>. Apelles' faithfulness serves as a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of steadfastness in the Christian walk.<p><b>Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.</b><br>The mention of "the household of Aristobulus" rather than Aristobulus himself may imply that Aristobulus was not a believer or was deceased. Aristobulus is a common name, but some scholars suggest he could be connected to the Herodian dynasty, possibly a grandson of Herod the Great. If so, his household might have included both Jews and Gentiles, reflecting the diverse nature of the early church. The greeting to his household indicates that there were believers within it, highlighting the spread of Christianity across different social and familial structures. This aligns with <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">Acts 16:31</a>, which speaks of entire households coming to faith. The inclusion of Aristobulus' household underscores the communal aspect of the early church, where faith often spread through familial and social networks.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/apelles.htm">Apelles</a></b><br>A Christian in Rome who is commended by Paul as "approved in Christ." The term "approved" (Greek: dokimos) suggests someone who has been tested and found faithful.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/household_of_aristobulus.htm">Household of Aristobulus</a></b><br>Likely refers to the family or servants of Aristobulus, who may have been a prominent figure in Rome. The mention of his household rather than Aristobulus himself might imply that Aristobulus was not a believer, or perhaps he was deceased.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/approval_in_christ.htm">Approval in Christ</a></b><br>Being "approved in Christ" involves enduring trials and remaining faithful. It is a mark of spiritual maturity and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The mention of the household of Aristobulus highlights the significance of community and family in the early church. Even if the head of the household was not a believer, the faith of the household members was acknowledged.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_and_encouragement.htm">Recognition and Encouragement</a></b><br>Paul’s greetings serve as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and encouraging fellow believers. Acknowledging others' faithfulness can strengthen the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_testing.htm">Faithfulness in Testing</a></b><br>Like Apelles, believers today are called to remain steadfast in their faith, especially during trials, to be found approved by God.<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/what_should_a_new_christian_do_next.htm">What should a new Christian do next?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_communion_of_saints.htm">What does 'Communion of the Saints' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_matt._16_19_and_open_salvation_align.htm">How can Jesus giving Peter the 'keys of the kingdom' in Matthew 16:19 be squared with later New Testament teachings that salvation is open to all believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_timothy_keller's_impact.htm">Am I assured of my 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>(10) <span class= "bld">Apelles.</span>--This name is also found among the dependents of the emperor. Horace, in the well-known phrase, "Credat Judaeas Apella" (<span class= "ital">Ep. </span>1, v. 100) takes it as a typical Jewish name.<p><span class= "bld">Approved in Christ.</span>--Whose fidelity to Christ has been tried, and has stood the test.<p><span class= "bld">Aristobulus' household.</span>--Aristobulus, a grandson of Herod the Great, was educated and lived in a private station at Rome. From the friendly terms on which he stood with the Emperor Claudius, it seems not unlikely that, by a somewhat common custom, his household may have been transferred to the emperor at his death. In that case, his slaves would be designated by a term such as we find in the Greek.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/16-10.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">Apelles,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀπελλῆν</span> <span class="translit">(Apellēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apelles, a Christian (man) in Rome. Of Latin origin; Apelles, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">approved</span><br /><span class="grk">δόκιμον</span> <span class="translit">(dokimon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1384.htm">Strong's 1384: </a> </span><span class="str2">Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved.</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">Christ.</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Christō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><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">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">belong to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ek)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [household]</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Aristobulus.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀριστοβούλου</span> <span class="translit">(Aristoboulou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_711.htm">Strong's 711: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aristobulus, a Christian in Rome. From the same as ariston and boule; best counselling; Aristoboulus, a Christian.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/16-10.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles the approved in Christ (Rom. 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