Romans 16:10-11 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.… Aristobulus was probably Aristobulus the younger (Joseph. Antiq. 20., 1, 2), the grandson of Herod the Great, and brother of Agrippa and Herod, kings of Judaea and Chalcis, who lived in Rome in a private station (Joseph. Jewish Wars II. 11, 6), and died there not before A.D. 45. Being very friendly to the Emperor Claudius (Joseph. Ant l. c.) he may have bequeathed his slaves to him, and they thus become part of Caesar's household, though still distinguished by the name of their late master. As servants of Aristobulus many of them would naturally be Jews, and so likely to become hearers of the gospel. (Archdeacon Gifford.) Parallel Verses KJV: Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.WEB: Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. |
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