Romans 16 · Verse 10

Romans 16:10

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
Romans 16:10, King James Version

Romans 16:10 in other translations

BSBGreet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
WEBGreet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
ASVSalute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them that are of the household of Aristobulus.
YLTsalute Apelles, the approved in Christ; salute those of the household of Aristobulus;
DARBYSalute Apelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who belong to Aristobulus.
BBEGive my love to Apelles, who has the approval of Christ. Say a kind word to those who are of the house of Aristobulus.
WebsterSalute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them who are of Aristobulus' household.

What does Romans 16:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 16:9-10

9-10. Urbane--rather, "Urbanus." It is a man's name. our helper--"fellow labourer" in Christ.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 10. Approved in Christ. An approved or tried Christian; approved and beloved by Christ.

(1) "household", or "friends"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 10 Apelles, 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 Roman of considerable distinction, who, though not converted himself, had Christians among his servants or his slaves. But, whatever he was, it is likely that he was dead at this time, and therefore those of his household only are referred to by the apostle.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Romans 16:1-16

Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It becomes Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we know not what help we may need ourselves. Paul asks help for one that had been helpful to many; he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Though the care of all the churches came upon him daily, yet he could remember many persons, and send salutations to each, with particular…

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Romans 16:10 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἀσπάσασθεaspasasthedo greetG782
ἈπελλῆνApellēnApellesG559
τὸνtontheG3588
δόκιμονdokimonapprovedG1384
ἐνeninG1722
Χριστῷ.¶ChristōChrist.G5547
ἀσπάσασθεaspasasthedo greetG782
τοὺςtousthoseG3588
ἐκekofG1537
τῶνtōnthe [household]G3588
Ἀριστοβούλου.¶Aristoboulouof Aristobulus.G711

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Romans 16:10

  • Romans 14:18

    For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

  • 1 Peter 1:7

    That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

  • Deuteronomy 8:2

    And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:22

    And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

  • 1 Timothy 3:10

    And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:9

    For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

  • Philippians 2:22

    But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:19

    For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

  • 2 Timothy 4:19

    Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
approved.
14:18; De 8:2; 1Co 11:19; 2Co 2:9; 8:22; Php 2:22; 1Ti 3:10; 1Pe 1:7
of.
2Ti 4:19
household. or, friends.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Romans 16:9

    Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

  • Romans 16:10

    Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

  • Romans 16:11

    Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

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Romans 16:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Saludad á Apeles, probado en Cristo. Saludad á los que son de Aristóbulo.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Saluez Appellès, approuvé en Christ. Saluez ceux de chez Aristobule.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Grüßet Apelles, den Bewährten in Christo. Grüßet die von Aristobulus Hause.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Salutate Apellen probum in Christo.