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Apelles (Απελλην). A name among Jews and a famous tragic actor also.
The approved (τον δοκιμον). The tried…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Approved in Christ. An approved or tested Christian; approved and beloved by Christ.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Apelles.—This name is also found among the dependents of the emperor. Horace, in the well-known phrase, “Credat Judæas Apella” (
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Gill
JohnGill
Salute Apelles approved in Christ
Origen was in doubt whether this was not the same person with Apollos the Alexan…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
1. After mentioning certain personal matters concerning himself to the Romans, the Apostle now presents personal matters pertaining to other…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson