Epaphroditus

2 definitions found

From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:

  Epaphroditus
     fair, graceful; belonging to Aphrodite or Venus the messenger
     who came from Phillipi to the apostle when he was a prisoner at
     Rome (Phil. 2:25-30; 4:10-18). Paul mentions him in words of
     esteem and affection. On his return to Philippi he was the
     bearer of Paul's letter to the church there.


     

From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]:

  Epaphroditus, agreeable; handsome