Stachys

Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament

(Στάχυς, a Greek name)

Stachys is saluted by St. Paul in Romans 16:9 and described as ‘my beloved’ (τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου). The only other persons so described in these salutations are Epaenetus (Romans 16:5) and Ampliatus (Romans 16:8). A woman, Persis (q.v.[Note: .v. quod vide, which see.]), is saluted, perhaps with intentional delicacy, as ‘the beloved’ (Romans 16:12). The term may indicate a personal convert of the Apostle or one closely associated with his work. Nothing further is known of Stachys. We shall suppose him to have been a Roman or Ephesian Christian, according to our view of the destination of Romans 16. The name is comparatively rare, but occurs in inscriptions of the Imperial household (J. B. Lightfoot, Philippians4, 1878, p. 174).

T. B. Allworthy.

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

A disciple of Paul, by whom he is honorably mentioned, Romans 16:9 . From his name it would seem that he was a Greek, though residing at Rome.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Sta'chys. A Christian at Rome, saluted by St. Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans. Romans 16:9. (A.D. 56).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

STACHYS . A Christian greeted by St. Paul in Romans 16:8 .

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A Christian at Rome saluted by Paul in Romans 16:9 with the epithet "my beloved."

Morrish Bible Dictionary

A believer in Rome to whom Paul sent a salutation. Romans 16:9 .

Holman Bible Dictionary

Romans 16:9

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Romans 16:9

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(Στάχυς, an ear of corn; occurs as a proper name in Gruter's Inscript. 689 a), a Christian at Rome, saluted by Paul in the Epistle to the Romans (Romans 16:9). A.D. 55. According to a tradition recorded by Nicephorus Callistus (H.E. 8, 6), he was appointed bishop of Byzantium by St. Andrew, held the office for sixteen years, and was succeeded by Onesimus. He is also said by Hippolytus and Dorotheus to have been one of the seventy disciples.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

stā´kis ( Στάχυς , Stáchus ): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings. The name is Greek and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" ( Romans 16:9 ).

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature

Sta´chys, an unknown person, from his name apparently a Greek, a disciple at Rome, and a friend of Paul .