Apelles
Who he was
Apelles is mentioned by Paul in his letter to the Romans as one of the individuals to whom he sends greetings. Paul describes Apelles as being "approved in Christ," indicating that he was a respected and trustworthy member of the Christian community in Rome. This commendation suggests that Apelles had demonstrated his faith and commitment to Christ in a notable way, earning the recognition and approval of the apostle. Beyond this brief mention and commendation, no further details about Apelles' life or ministry are provided in the biblical text.
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Every mention
1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
Romans 1 mention
What the dictionary says
A Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:10), and styles “approved in Christ.”
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain