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Asyncritus

/a-SIN-kri-tus/

Summary

A Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent greetings.

☩Roman Christian

Asyncritus is mentioned among those Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans. He is listed with Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and other brethren. The grouping suggests these may have formed a house church within the larger Christian community at Rome. Nothing further is known of him.

Key verses:Romans 16:14

Related Verses1 mention

Romans· 1 verse

16:14

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Asyncritus," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Asyncritus," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).