Bible Dictionary
Patrobas
Patrobas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
Definition
Patrobas was a Christian associated with the church at Rome. His name is an abbreviated form of Patrobius. The biblical record provides no further account of his life or ministry.
Biblical Usage
Paul sent greetings to Patrobas in his letter to the Romans. He is named among members of the Christian community at Rome who received the apostle’s salutations.
Historical Background
The name was also borne by a wealthy freedman of Nero who was put to death by Galba. Patrobas in Rome may have been a dependent of that household, though the supplied material presents this as a possibility.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(paternal), a Christian at Rome to whom St. Paul sends his salutation. (Romans 16:14) Like many other names mentioned in Roma 16 this was borne by at least one member of the emperor’s household. Suet. Galba. 20; Martial, Ep. ii. 32, 3. (A.D. 55.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pat'-ro-bas (Patrobas): The name of a member of the Christian community at Rome to whom Paul sent greetings (Ro 16:14). The name is an abbreviated form of "Patrobius." There was a wealthy freedman of Nero of the same name who was put to death by Galba (Tacitus, History i.49; ii.95). The Patrobas of Paul may have been a dependent of his.</p>