Note 10 at Rom. 16:8: This is the only time Amplias is mentioned in scripture. He was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. His name meant "enlarged."

Note 11 at Rom. 16:8: The Greek word that was translated "beloved" here is "agapetos," the adjective form of "agape" (see note 3 at Rom. 12:10, p. 830). It is signifying the type of love that God has. Paul said Amplias was "beloved in the Lord" meaning this was God's love being expressed through Paul.