Patrobas Πατροβᾶς
Believer in Rome greeted by Paul
Biography
Patrobas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in Rom.16.14. He is mentioned along with several others, including Hermes, Hermas, and Philologus, suggesting he was part of the Christian community in Rome. His inclusion in Paul's greetings indicates he was known and appreciated by the apostle.
In Scripture
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- Romans 16:14
"Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Πατροβᾶς | G3969 |
Patrobas
wealthy freedman of Nero of the same name who was put to death by Galba (Tacitus, History i.49; ii.95). The Patrobas of Paul may have been a dependent of his.
pa-tro'-klus (Patroklos): The father of the Syrian general Nicanor (2 Macc 8:9).
pat'-ern (tabhnith, "model," mar'eh, "a vision" or "view"): The Old Testament words transl