Ampliatus Ἀμπλίας

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Believer greeted by Paul in Rome

Biography

Ampliatus is mentioned in Rom.16.8 as a believer in Rome whom Paul greets and describes as "my beloved in the Lord." This brief mention suggests that Ampliatus was a dear friend or fellow worker of Paul and a member of the Christian community in Rome.

In Scripture

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Romans 1 verse

Names & Aliases

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Named Greek Ἀμπλίας G0291
Encyclopedia Article

Ampliatus

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

me, to whom Paul sent greetings (Ro 16:8). He is designated "my beloved in the Lord." It is a common name and is found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. The name is found twice in the cemetery of Domitilla. The earlier inscription is over a cell which belongs to the end of the 1st century or the beginning of the 2nd century. The bearer of this name was probably a member of her household and conspicuous in the early Christian church in Rome.

(1) Father of Aaron, Moses and Miriam (Ex 6:20; Nu 26:59; 1Ch 6:3;