Woman living at the time of the New Testament
Julia, along with Philologus and Nereus, was greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans.
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Julia is mentioned in Rom.16.15 as one of the individuals greeted by Paul in his letter to the church in Rome. The context of the passage is the final chapter of Romans, where Paul extends personal greetings to various members of the Roman church (Rom.16.1-16).
In his greeting, Paul mentions Julia along with Philologus, Nereus, and his sister, as well as all the saints who are with them (Rom.16.15). This suggests that Julia was part of a group of believers who were closely associated, possibly as members of a house church or a fellowship group within the larger Roman church.
The fact that Julia is mentioned by name indicates that she was known to Paul and played a role in the Christian community in Rome. However, no further details are provided about her background, occupation, or specific contributions to the church.
The inclusion of Julia in Paul's greetings underscores the importance of personal relationships and the recognition of individual believers within the early church. It also highlights the presence of women in the early Christian community and their active participation in the life and ministry of the church.
Apart from this brief mention in Paul's letter, no other information about Julia is found in the Bible.
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A Christian woman at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutations (Rom. 16:15), supposed to be the wife of Philologus.
(feminine of Julius), a Christian woman at Rome, probably the wife of Philologus, in connection with whom she is saluted by St. Paul. (Romans 16:15) (A.D. 55.)
downy; soft and tender hair
JU'LIA (feminine of Julius), probably the wife of Philologus, whom Paul salutes. Rom 16:15.
JU'LIA (feminine of Julius), probably the wife of Philologus, whom Paul salutes. Rom 16:15.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2456
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.
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