Easton's Bible Dictionary A Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Romans 16:10), and styles "approved in Christ." Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia APELLES a-pel'-ez (Apelles): A Christian at Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Romans 16:10). He is described by Paul as "the, approved in Christ," i.e. "that approved Christian" (Denney). In some way unknown to us Apelles had been tested and he had proved faithful (compare James 1:12 2 Timothy 2:15). It is a common name. Many commentators refer to Horace (Satires, i0.5.100): "Credat Judaeus Apella, non ego."

Multi-Version Concordance Apelles (1 Occurrence) Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)