Man living at the time of the New Testament
Urbanus was a Christian in Rome whom Paul called a fellow worker in Christ and to whom he sent greetings.
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Also known as Urbane
Urbanus is mentioned in Rom.16.9 as a member of the Christian community in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. Paul refers to Urbanus as "our fellow worker in Christ," indicating that he was actively involved in ministry and well-known among the believers. The name Urbanus was common in ancient Roman times, particularly among slaves and freedmen. No other details are provided about Urbanus' background or specific role in the church. The inclusion of his name in Paul's greetings highlights the diversity of the early Christian community in Rome and the apostle's personal concern for the individuals within the church.
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the form given in the Revised Version for Urbane.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G3773
Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.
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