Romans 16:10

Romans 16:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
• New International Version (NIV)Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

Context of Romans 16:10

8Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. 9Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet Apelles, the one tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. 11Greet my kinsman Herodion. Greet those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. 12Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.

Romans 16:10 word by word

ἀσπάσασθε Ἀπελλῆν τὸν δόκιμον ἐν Χριστῷ.¶ ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐκ τῶν Ἀριστοβούλου.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Saluteἀσπάζομαιaspazomai · to pay respects toG782
• ApellesἈπελλῆςApellēs · ApellesG559
• approvedδόκιμοςdokimos · testedG1384
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• Aristobulus’ἈριστόβουλοςAristoboulos · AristobulusG711

Cross-references for Romans 16:10

• Romans 14:18For the one who serves Christ in this way [recognizing that food choice is secondary] is acceptable to God and is approved by men.
• Deuteronomy 8:2And you shall remember [always] all the ways which the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart (mind), whether you would keep His commandments or not.
• 1 Corinthians 11:19for [doubtless] there have to be factions among you, so that those who are of approved character may be clearly recognized among you.
• 2 Corinthians 2:9For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and committed to following my instruction in all things.
• 2 Corinthians 8:22We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found to be diligent in many things, but who is now even more diligent [than ever] because of his great confidence in you.
• Philippians 2:22But you know of Timothy’s tested worth and his proven character, that he has served with me to advance the gospel like a son serving with his father.
• 1 Timothy 3:10These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons.
• 1 Peter 1:7so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 2 Timothy 4:19Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila, and to the household of Onesiphorus.

Commentaries on Romans 16:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Apelles, approved in Christ - A man who, on different occasions, had given the highest proofs of the sincerity and depth of his religion. Some suppose that Apelles was the same with Apollos: whoever he was, he had given every demonstration of being a genuine Christian. Of Aristobulus' household - It is doubted whether this person was converted, as the apostle does not salute him, but his household; or as the margin reads, his friends. He might have been a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Approved in Christ - An approved or tried Christian; approved and beloved by Christ.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10This Aristobulus was probably the same person as the brother of Herod Agrippa I. Aristobulus belonged to the Roman ruling class and lived in Rome for many years before his death around AD 48 or 49 (see Josephus, Antiquities 18.8.4; War 2.11.6). The phrase the household of Aristobulus most likely refers to his family members and their servants who lived in Rome.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-109-10. Urbane--rather, "Urbanus." It is a man's name. our helper--"fellow labourer" in Christ.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 16:10

• Apelles
• Aristobulus
• Love
• Rome

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Christ, Messiah
• Apelles
• Apostle
• Commend
• Mark
• Romans, Epistle to the
• Approve
• Aristobulus
• Bible, the

Commentaries on Romans 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings