5 occurrences in 5 dictionaries

Reference: Apelles

Easton

a Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Ro 16:10), and styles "approved in Christ."

Fausets

A Christian saluted in Ro 16:10 as "approved in Christ." A common Jewish name, probably not, as Origen thought, Apollos. Said to have been afterward bishop of Smyrna.

Hastings

The name of a Christian who is greeted by St. Paul in Ro 16:10, and who is described as the 'approved in Christ.' It was the name borne by a distinguished tragic actor, and by members of the household.

Morish

Apel'les

A Christian of Rome saluted by Paul as 'approved in Christ.' Ro 16:10.

Smith

Apel'les

(called), a Christian saluted by St. Paul in

Ro 16:10

Tradition makes him bishop of Smyrna or Heraclea. (A.D. 55.)

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