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 dear friend in the Lord. 9Greet Urbanus, our coworker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys. Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. 11Greet Herodion, my fellow Jew. Greet those who belong to the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. 12Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very 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 14:18Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember that the Lord your God led you on the entire journey these forty years in the wilderness, so that he might humble you and test you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
• 1 Corinthians 11:19Indeed, it is necessary that there be factions among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
• 2 Corinthians 2:9I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything.
• 2 Corinthians 8:22We have also sent with them our brother. We have often tested him in many circumstances and found him to be diligent — and now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you.
• Philippians 2:22But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.
• 1 Timothy 3:10They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.
• 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith — more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 2 Timothy 4:19Greet Prisca and Aquila, and 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

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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