Bible Dictionary

Phlegon

The name Phlegon means “zealous; burning”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Burning, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(burning), a Christian at Rome whom St. Paul salutes. (Romans 16:14) (A.D.55.) Pseudo-Hippolytus makes him one of the seventy disciples and bishop of Marathon.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

fle'-gon, fleg'-on (Phlegan): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings (Ro 16:14). Of him nothing is known.