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Patrobas, a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings.
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Patrobas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in Rom.16.14. He is mentioned along with several others, including Hermes, Hermas, and Philologus, suggesting he was part of the Christian community in Rome. His inclusion in Paul's greetings indicates he was known and appreciated by the apostle.
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A Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
(paternal), a Christian at Rome to whom St. Paul sends his salutation. (Romans 16:14) Like many other names mentioned in Roma 16 this was borne by at least one member of the emperor’s household. Suet. Galba. 20; Martial, Ep. ii. 32, 3. (A.D. 55.)
paternal; that pursues the steps of his father
PAT'ROBAS (life of his father?), a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sends salutation, Rom 16:14, was, according to a late tradition, one of the seventy disciples, and became bishop of Puteoli, where he suffered martyrdom on November 4, which accordingly is his anniversary in the Romish calendar.
PAT'ROBAS (life of his father?), a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sends salutation, Rom 16:14, was, according to a late tradition, one of the seventy disciples, and became bishop of Puteoli, where he suffered martyrdom on November 4, which accordingly is his anniversary in the Romish calendar.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G3969
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
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