Man living at the time of the New Testament
Stachys was a believer in Rome whom Paul greeted as his beloved friend.
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Stachys is mentioned briefly in Rom.16.9 as one of the individuals in Rome to whom Paul sends his greetings. Paul refers to Stachys as "my beloved" (Greek: ton agapēton mou), indicating a close personal relationship and affection between the two.
The context of this greeting is found in the final chapter of Paul's letter to the Romans, where he extends personal greetings to various members of the church in Rome. This suggests that Stachys was a part of the Christian community in Rome and was known to Paul, either through personal interaction or by reputation.
Although no further information is provided about Stachys in the biblical text, his inclusion in Paul's greetings indicates that he was a respected and valued member of the early church. The fact that Paul singles him out as a beloved friend suggests a strong bond of Christian love and fellowship between them.
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Spike; an ear of corn, a convert at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:9).
a Christian at Rome, saluted by St. Paul in the Epistle to the Romans. (Romans 16:9) (A.D. 56.)
spike or ear of corn
STA'CHYS (an ear of corn), a Roman Christian friend of Paul's. Rom 16:9.
STA'CHYS (an ear of corn), a Roman Christian friend of Paul's. Rom 16:9.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4720
Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.
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