Believer in Rome greeted by Paul
Phlegon
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:14.
ΦλέγωνPhlegon
The name means “zealous; burning.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Phlegon Written by AI
Phlegon is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the believers in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Romans 16:14). He is listed alongside Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and other unnamed brethren, suggesting that they were part of a house church or a close-knit group within the larger Christian community in Rome. The name Phlegon means "burning" or "zealous" in Greek, which may indicate his fervor for the faith. However, no further details about Phlegon's background, conversion, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. Paul's greeting to Phlegon and the others demonstrates the unity and love that existed among the early Christians, even across geographical distances.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Burning, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Romans 16:14
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers 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.