Romans 16:6-10
6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us.
7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
8 Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord.
9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.
10 Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
countrymen — maybe relatives, but probably just fellow Jews
in Christ before me — in Christ when Paul was persecuting Christians
Amplias — a Roman slave name
Aristobulus — not a Christian, probably Herod’s grandson. When he died, his slaves became the property of the emperor and were sent to Rome.
household of Aristobulus — his slaves?
Urbanus — a slave, possibly freed
approved — tested
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