Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

ROMANS 16:8KJV
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Romans 16:8 (KJV)

What does Romans 16:8 mean?

Romans 16:8 is a greeting from Paul to a believer named Amplias, whom Paul calls “my beloved in the Lord.” Paul is expressing personal affection and respect for Amplias as a fellow Christian.

Paul is writing to the Christian community in Rome, closing his letter with a series of personal greetings. By calling Amplias “my beloved in the Lord,” Paul highlights a close bond rooted in their shared faith. This brief mention shows that early Christian communities valued personal relationships and recognized individuals for their faithfulness.

Why Romans 16:8 matters

  • Romans 16:8 reminds readers that the early church was made up of real people with personal connections, not just abstract teachings or doctrines.
  • Paul’s affectionate greeting to Amplias shows that every member, even those mentioned only briefly, was valued and remembered.
  • This verse is part of a larger pattern in Romans 16, where Paul acknowledges many individuals, emphasizing the importance of community and mutual respect among believers.

Where else these words appear

“Greet” Greek G782 · used in 49 verses

  • Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
  • Romans 16:9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
  • Philippians 4:22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.

“beloved” Greek G27 · used in 61 verses

  • Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
  • 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;