People of Romans
Every person who appears in the book of Romans, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
56 profiles tagged People of Romans.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Abraham
Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith
The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.
Javan
Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations
Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Sarah
Matriarch of Israel and mother of Isaac who conceived in her old age
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, recognized as the primary matriarch of the Hebrew people and a recipient of God's covenantal promise.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
Phoebe
Servant of the church in Cenchrea and patron of the apostle Paul who delivered the Epistle to the Romans
A respected deacon of the church in Cenchrea and a patron of the apostle Paul, likely the bearer of his Epistle to the Romans.
Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament
An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.
Adam
First human being associated with the fall of man
Adam is the first human being created by God, the husband of Eve, and the progenitor of the human race in the book of Genesis.
Esau
Patriarch who sold his birthright for lentil stew and founded the nation of Edom
The firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah, a skillful hunter and the progenitor of the Edomites, known for selling his birthright for a bowl of stew.
Hosea
Prophet who married an unfaithful woman to symbolize Israel's relationship with God
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, known for his symbolic marriage to Gomer and his message of God's enduring love for a faithless people.
Pharaoh, King of the Exodus
Egyptian king who opposed Moses and was defeated at the Red Sea
The stubborn monarch of Egypt who resisted the divine command to release the Israelites, ultimately succumbing after ten plagues and the destruction of his army.
Rebekah
Matriarch of Israel and wife of Isaac who secured the patriarchal blessing for her son Jacob
The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, Rebekah was a central matriarch of Israel known for her hospitality, her role in the patriarchal succession, and her divine oracle regarding her sons.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
Jesse
Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ
The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.
Ampliatus
Roman Christian whom the Apostle Paul greeted as 'my beloved in the Lord'
A Roman Christian and associate of the Apostle Paul, described affectionately as Paul’s 'beloved in the Lord.'
Andronicus
Jewish Christian in Rome whom Paul calls a fellow prisoner and outstanding among the apostles
A prominent first-century Christian in Rome described by the Apostle Paul as a kinsman, fellow prisoner, and outstanding among the apostles.
Apelles
Christian in Rome described by Paul as 'approved in Christ'
A first-century Christian in Rome whom the Apostle Paul described as 'approved in Christ.'
Aquila
Jewish Christian coworker of Paul who hosted house churches and instructed Apollos
A Jewish Christian from Pontus who, alongside his wife Priscilla, became a vital coworker of the Apostle Paul and a leader in the early church.
Aristobulus
Roman head of a household containing early Christian believers
A resident of Rome whose household received a specific apostolic greeting from the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans.
Asyncritus
Christian in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans
A 1st-century Christian in Rome mentioned by the Apostle Paul in the closing greetings of his epistle to the Romans.
Epaenetus
First convert to Christ in the Roman province of Asia
A beloved early Christian in Rome and the first convert to Christianity in the province of Asia.
Erastus
City treasurer of Corinth and ministry companion of the Apostle Paul
High-ranking civic official in Corinth and a Christian convert who served as a prominent supporter of the Apostle Paul's ministry.
Gaius, Host of the Corinthian Church
Host of the Apostle Paul and the entire Corinthian church
A prominent Christian in Corinth known for his hospitality to the Apostle Paul and for being one of the few individuals personally baptized by him.
Hermes
Christian believer in Rome greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans
A 1st-century Christian in Rome to whom the Apostle Paul sent specific greetings in his epistle to the Romans.
Hermas
Christian believer in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul in the Epistle to the Romans
A 1st-century Christian in Rome mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his greetings to the Roman church.
Herodion
Jewish Christian in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans
A 1st-century Christian in Rome whom the Apostle Paul describes as a fellow countryman and greets in his epistle to the Romans.
Jason
Host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica who was dragged before city officials for his hospitality
A prominent early Christian in Thessalonica who hosted the Apostle Paul and faced legal persecution as a result of his hospitality.
Julia
Christian woman in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul
A Christian woman in Rome during the mid-1st century AD, greeted by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans.
Junia
Jewish Christian woman described as outstanding among the apostles and a fellow prisoner of Paul
A Jewish Christian woman in Rome described by the Apostle Paul as a fellow prisoner and outstanding among the apostles.
Lucius of Cyrene
Prophet and teacher at Antioch who was among the leaders who commissioned Paul's first missionary journey
A prophet and teacher in the first-century church at Antioch and a close associate of the Apostle Paul.
Mary, Hard Worker of Rome
Hard worker in the Roman church who earned a specific commendation from the Apostle Paul
A prominent woman in the first-century Roman church commended by the Apostle Paul for her exceptional labor and dedication to the Christian community.
Narcissus
Head of a Roman household containing Christian believers
A person in Rome whose household received greetings from the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans.
Nereus
Christian in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul in the Epistle to the Romans
A 1st-century Roman Christian who received personal greetings from the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans.
Olympas
Christian believer in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul
A 1st-century Christian believer in Rome who was among those greeted by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans.
Patrobas
Christian in Rome greeted by Paul in the Epistle to the Romans
A 1st-century Christian in Rome mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his greetings to the Roman church.
Persis
Christian woman in Rome commended by Paul for her intense labor for the Gospel
A Christian woman in the Roman church whom the Apostle Paul commends for her exceptional diligence and labor in the service of the Lord.
Philologus
Christian in Rome greeted by Paul in the Epistle to the Romans
A 1st-century Christian in Rome mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his greetings to the Roman church.
Phlegon
Christian believer in Rome greeted by the Apostle Paul
A 1st-century Christian believer in Rome who was personally greeted by the Apostle Paul in the Epistle to the Romans.
Priscilla
Early church leader and teacher who hosted a house church and mentored Apollos
A prominent female leader in the early church, fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, and wife of Aquila, noted for her hospitality and theological instruction.
Quartus
Christian brother in Corinth who sent greetings to the Roman church in Paul's epistle
A Christian brother in the first-century Corinthian church who joined the Apostle Paul in sending greetings to the believers in Rome.
Rufus, Member of the Roman Church
Christian in Rome described by Paul as chosen in the Lord
A prominent Christian in the early Roman church whom the Apostle Paul described as 'chosen in the Lord.'
Sopater
Berean Christian who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his third missionary journey
A Christian from Berea and son of Pyrrhus, Sopater was a loyal travelling companion of the Apostle Paul during his third missionary journey.
Stachys
Christian in Rome addressed as 'beloved' by the Apostle Paul
A 1st-century Christian in Rome whom the Apostle Paul addressed as his 'beloved' in the closing greetings of his epistle to the Romans.
Tertius
Scribe who physically wrote the Epistle to the Romans for Paul
Tertius was a first-century Christian who served as the scribe or amanuensis for the Apostle Paul during the dictation of the Epistle to the Romans.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Tryphaena
Christian woman in Rome commended by Paul for her hard work
A Christian woman in the first-century Roman church commended by the Apostle Paul for her diligent labor in the service of the Lord.
Tryphosa
Christian woman in Rome commended by Paul for her hard work
A Christian woman in the 1st-century Roman church commended by the Apostle Paul for her dedicated labor in the service of the Lord.
Urbanus
Christian worker in Rome whom Paul calls a 'fellow worker in Christ'
A 1st-century Christian in Rome whom the Apostle Paul describes as a 'fellow worker in Christ.'
Gaius of Corinth
Hospitality to the Apostle Paul and the entire Corinthian church
A prominent early Christian in Corinth known for his hospitality to the Apostle Paul and the entire local church congregation.
Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles
A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.