Believer in Rome greeted by Paul
Philologus
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:15.
ΦιλόλογοςPhilologus
The name means “a lover of letters, or of the word.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Philologus Written by AI
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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Romans 16:15
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.