Bible Encyclopedias
Apelles
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
a -pel´ēz ( Ἀπελλῆς , Apellḗs ): A C hristian at Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Romans 16:10 ). He is described by Paul as "the, approved in Christ," i.e. "that approved Christian" (Denney). In some way unknown to us Apelles had been tested and he had proved faithful (compare James 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:15 ). It is a common name. Many commentators refer to Horace (Satires , i.5.100): "Credat Judaeus Apella, non ego.»Copyright Statement
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Apelles'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/a/apelles.html. 1915.