Hermas
Christian brother in Rome
Hermas was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greets in his letter to the Romans. He is mentioned as part of the early Christian community in the capital, representing the many faithful believers who made up the first congregation there.
Événements clés
Greeting from Paul
Paul sends greetings to Hermas along with other Christian brothers in Rome, showing that he was a recognized part of the congregation.
14Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
ἀσπάσασθε Ἀσύγκριτον, Φλέγοντα, ⸂Ἑρμῆν, Πατροβᾶν, Ἑρμᾶν⸃ καὶ τοὺς σὺν αὐτοῖς ἀδελφούς.
Part of the Christian community
Hermas is mentioned together with Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes and Patrobas, as well as other brothers who were with them, suggesting a house church or smaller group of believers.
14Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
ἀσπάσασθε Ἀσύγκριτον, Φλέγοντα, ⸂Ἑρμῆν, Πατροβᾶν, Ἑρμᾶν⸃ καὶ τοὺς σὺν αὐτοῖς ἀδελφούς.
15Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.
ἀσπάσασθε Φιλόλογον καὶ Ἰουλίαν, Νηρέα καὶ τὴν ἀδελφὴν αὐτοῦ, καὶ Ὀλυμπᾶν καὶ τοὺς σὺν αὐτοῖς πάντας ἁγίους.