Romans 16:10

Apelles A Greek name. It is used by Horace, in a well-known passage, (Satires, I. v. 100,) as a name common among Jews.

approved in Christ i.e. one who has been testedand found true, as a "member of Christ." Perhaps he had borne special suffering or sorrow with strong faith.

them which are of Aristobûlus" household Lit. those from amongst Aristobulus ". Aristobulus" name is Greek: we know no more of him. He may, or may not, have been a Christian; and the latter is slightly the more likely alternative. See next verse, and cp. Philippians 4:22. "Those from amongst his" household, or people, are probably the converts in his familia, or establishment, of slaves and freedmen.