Bible Dictionary
Phlegon
Phlegon was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans. Nothing further is known about him from Scripture.
Definition
Phlegon, whose name means “burning,” was a Christian believer in Rome.
Biblical Usage
Paul included Phlegon among those to whom he sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
Historical Background
Nothing further is known about Phlegon from Scripture. A later attribution identifies him with one of the seventy disciples and bishop of Marathon, but the supplied material does not establish this as certain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Burning, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(burning), a Christian at Rome whom St. Paul salutes. (Romans 16:14) (A.D.55.) Pseudo-Hippolytus makes him one of the seventy disciples and bishop of Marathon.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>fle'-gon, fleg'-on (Phlegan): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings (Ro 16:14). Of him nothing is known.</p>