New King James Version
Romans 16:10
10Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
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 Living Translation (NLT)Greet Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves. And give my greetings to the believers from the household of Aristobulus.
Context of Romans 16:10
8Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. 9Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. 11Greet Herodion, my countryman. Greet those who are of the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord. 12Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have labored in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who labored much in the Lord.
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ἀσπάσασθε Ἀπελλῆν τὸν δόκιμον ἐν Χριστῷ.¶ ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐκ τῶν Ἀριστοβούλου.¶Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Romans 16:10
- Romans 14:18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
- Deuteronomy 8:2And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
- 1 Corinthians 11:19For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.
- 2 Corinthians 8:22And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, because of the great confidence which we have in you.
- Philippians 2:22But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.
- 1 Timothy 3:10But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.
- 1 Peter 1:7that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory 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
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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
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