Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

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KJV

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

ASV

Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute them that are of the household of Aristobulus.

YLT

salute Apelles, the approved in Christ; salute those of the household of Aristobulus;

DBT

Salute Apelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who belong to Aristobulus.

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Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Since nothing is idly either added or diminished in the letters of the Apostle, these who are either of the house or of the family of Aristobulus he names not without purpose neither beloved, nor approved, nor helpers in Christ; but perhaps because they had nothing of the sort in their merits, therefore he honored them with the title of greeting alone.

Origen of Alexandria· COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS, 253patristic

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Salute Apelles approved in Christ,.... Origen was in doubt whether this was not the same person with Apollos the Alexandrian Jew, whom Aquila and Priscilla met with at Ephesus; but had he been intended, the apostle would doubtless have said more of him, he being so eminent and remarkable a preacher of the Gospel; though indeed the character here given is very considerable; besides, Apollos did not live at Rome, though it was not impossible he might be there at this time.

John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)reformed

Apelles, approved in Christ - A man who, on different occasions, had given the highest proofs of the sincerity and depth of his religion. Some suppose that Apelles was the same with Apollos: whoever he was, he had given every demonstration of being a genuine Christian. Of Aristobulus household - It is doubted whether this person was converted, as the apostle does not salute him, but his household; or as the margin reads, his friends. He might have been a Roman of considerable distinction, who, though not converted himself, had Christians among his servants or his slaves.

Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical

Salute Apelles approved--"the approved" in Christ--or, as we should say, "that tried Christian"; a noble commendation. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household--It would seem, from what is said of Narcissus in Ro 16:11, that this Aristobulus himself had not been a Christian; but that the Christians of his household simply were meant; very possibly some of his slaves.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

He was one of known integrity and sincerity in his religion, one that had been tried; his friends and enemies had tried him, and he was as gold. He was of approved knowledge and judgment, approved courage and constancy; a man that one might trust and repose a confidence in.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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2 Timothy 2:15
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Romans 14:18
For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
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.
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.
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.
2 Corinthians 8:22
And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
2 Corinthians 2:9
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
1 Corinthians 11:19
And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
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.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 13:7
Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

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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.
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- Job 23:10
  Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
- James 1:12
  Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- Isaiah 48:10
  See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

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