Note 24 at Rom. 16:15: The name "Philologus" meant "fond of words." The wording of this verse suggest that Philologus was the husband of Julia (see note 25 at this verse). This is the only mention of Philologus in scripture.

Note 25 at Rom. 16:15: The name "Julia" was the feminine form of the Latin "Julius" as in Julius Caesar. Because of the wording of this verse, many people believe Julia was the wife of Philologus (see note 24 at this verse). This is the only mention of Julia in scripture.

Note 26 at Rom. 16:15: The name "Nereus" came from the sea god who, under Poseidon or Neptune, ruled the Mediterranean Sea. This was the name of a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. Paul also greets Nereus' sister in this verse who is not named. This is the only mention of Nereus in scripture.

Note 27 at Rom. 16:15: The name "Olympas" meant "excess of wine." This was the name of a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted. This is the only mention of Olympas in scripture.

Note 28 at Rom. 16:15: This is the second consecutive scripture in which Paul greeted a group of people and the brethren or saints which were with them. This is probably referring to a local group of believers who regularly met in the households of these people. This would have made those who were mentioned in these verses leaders of those local bodies of believers.