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Philologus

Φιλόλογος · Philologos · G5378“a lover of letters, or of the word” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in Romans

Who he was

Philologus is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the believers in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Romans 16:15). He is listed alongside Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Paul describes them as "saints" or "holy ones," indicating that they were part of the Christian community in Rome. The name Philologus means "lover of the word" in Greek, which may suggest that he was known for his devotion to learning or his love for the scriptures. However, no further details about Philologus' life, background, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. Paul's greeting to Philologus and the others demonstrates the close-knit nature of the early Christian community and the importance of personal relationships and mutual support among believers.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

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 to whom St. Paul sends his salutation.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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