Asyncritus (Ασυνκριτον). There is an inscription of a freedman of Augustus with this name.

Phlegon (Φλεγον…

Regarding the names in this and the next verse, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, Philologus, Julia, Nereus (with the corresponding female name Nereis), al…

Mary is a Semitic name borne by several women in the NT. Paul indicates his precise knowledge of her, testifying to her hard work for the saints, b…

Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes
The two first of these names are Greek, and the persons called by them, w…

Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It is fitting for Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we do not…

1. After mentioning certain personal matters concerning himself to the Romans, the Apostle now presents personal matters pertaining to other…