Phlegon
Christian in Rome
Phlegon was a Christian who lived in Rome and was greeted by the apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. He was part of the early Christian community in the capital and represents the many unnamed believers who formed the foundation for the church's growth.
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Greeting from Paul
Phlegon was personally mentioned and greeted by the apostle Paul in his letter to the church in Rome, which testifies to his recognition in the early church.
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 Community in Rome
Phlegon is mentioned together with Asynchrus, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the other brothers, suggesting that they were part of a house church or Christian group in Rome.
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.