Linus
Early Christian in Rome
Linus was a Christian in Rome mentioned by Paul in his second letter to Timothy. He sends greetings to Timothy along with other believers in the church at Rome. According to early church tradition, he later became the second bishop of Rome after the apostle Peter.
Schlüsselereignisse
Greeting to Timothy
Linus is mentioned alongside other Christians in Rome who send their greetings to Timothy through Paul's letter. This shows that he was an active part of the early Christian community in Rome.
21Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
Σπούδασον πρὸ χειμῶνος ἐλθεῖν. Ἀσπάζεταί σε Εὔβουλος καὶ Πούδης καὶ Λίνος καὶ Κλαυδία καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πάντες.
Part of the Church in Rome
Linus was one of the believers who stood with Paul during the apostle's final days in Rome, testifying to his faithfulness and commitment to the gospel.
21Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
Σπούδασον πρὸ χειμῶνος ἐλθεῖν. Ἀσπάζεταί σε Εὔβουλος καὶ Πούδης καὶ Λίνος καὶ Κλαυδία καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πάντες.
22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Ὁ ⸀κύριος μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματός σου. ἡ χάρις μεθʼ ⸀ὑμῶν.