A Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
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Patrobas
Name meaning: paternal; that pursues the steps of his father (Hitchcock)
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Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(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.)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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