Believer in Rome, greeted by Paul as a beloved friend.
Stachys
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:9.
ΣτάχυςStachys
The name means “spike or ear of corn.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Stachys Written by AI
Stachys is mentioned briefly in Romans 16:9 as one of the individuals in Rome to whom Paul sends his greetings. Paul refers to Stachys as "my beloved" (Greek: ton agapēton mou), indicating a close personal relationship and affection between the two. The context of this greeting is found in the final chapter of Paul's letter to the Romans, where he extends personal greetings to various members of the church in Rome. This suggests that Stachys was a part of the Christian community in Rome and was known to Paul, either through personal interaction or by reputation. Although no further information is provided about Stachys in the biblical text, his inclusion in Paul's greetings indicates that he was a respected and valued member of the early church. The fact that Paul singles him out as a beloved friend suggests a strong bond of Christian love and fellowship between them.
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
Spike; an ear of corn, a convert at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:9).
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 16:9
Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.