Matthew Poole Commentary - Romans 16:9 - 16:9

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Romans 16:9 - 16:9


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Urbane; this also is a Roman name; it was coveted afterwards by many bishops of Rome.



Our helper in Christ; the same that was said of Aquila and Priscilla, Rom_16:3. Possibly he might be one of their teachers.



Stachys my beloved; this is a Greek name, which signifieth an ear of corn. Some have reported, he was the first bishop of Constantinople: he was doubtless a person eminent in grace and gifts, or else the apostle would never have dignified him with this additional commendation, that he was beloved of him, or dear to him.