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Phlegon, a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
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Phlegon is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the believers in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Rom.16.14). He is listed alongside Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and other unnamed brethren, suggesting that they were part of a house church or a close-knit group within the larger Christian community in Rome. The name Phlegon means "burning" or "zealous" in Greek, which may indicate his fervor for the faith. However, no further details about Phlegon's background, conversion, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. Paul's greeting to Phlegon and the others demonstrates the unity and love that existed among the early Christians, even across geographical distances.
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Burning, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
(burning), a Christian at Rome whom St. Paul salutes. (Romans 16:14) (A.D.55.) Pseudo-Hippolytus makes him one of the seventy disciples and bishop of Marathon.
PHLE'GON (flame), a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent salutation. Rom 16:14.
PHLE'GON (flame), a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent salutation. Rom 16:14.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G5393
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
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