Man living at the time of the New Testament
Olympas was a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings.
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Olympas was a Christian believer who lived in Rome during the time of the apostle Paul. In Paul's letter to the Romans, he sends greetings to Olympas and others, indicating that they were part of the Christian community in Rome (Rom.16.15). The fact that Paul mentions Olympas by name suggests that he was a prominent or well-known member of the church.
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A Roman Christian whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:15).
(heavenly), a Christian at Rome. (Romans 16:15) (A.D. 65.)
OLYM'PAS, a Christian at Rome. Rom 16:15.
OLYM'PAS, a Christian at Rome. 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 G3652
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.
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