Romans 16:10

Apelles . Masculine. Only here. A Greek name frequently adopted by Jews.

approved = the approved, a term pointing to one of tried excellence. See Romans 14:18 .

Aristobulus . Only here. A Greek name.

household . Literally those from among the (ones) of Aristobulus. He himself may not have been a Christian, and those referred to may have been of his family, or slaves. Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:22 .