Bible Strands
Romans 16:10
Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman church, sandwiching this directive between greetings to Urbanus and Stachys in the preceding verse and to Herodion and the household of Narcissus in the following verse.
The words — dokimon (approved) modifies Apelles, while aspasasthe (do greet) opens and closes the verse as a direct command.
The thread — The notion of being approved or proven extends to Romans 14:18 regarding service that pleases God, and to 1 Peter 1:7 regarding faith tested like refined gold.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to acknowledge believers whose standing is established by Christ and to extend practical fellowship to the households connected to them.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
Cross-references
- Romans 14:18 For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
- Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.
- 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 11:19 And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9 My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
- 2 Corinthians 8:22 And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
- Philippians 2:22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
- 1 Timothy 3:10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
- 2 Timothy 4:19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.