Bible Dictionary
Eubulus
Eubulus was a Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy through Paul. Nothing further is recorded about him in Scripture.
Definition
Eubulus was a Christian associated with the church at Rome. Paul sent his greeting through Eubulus to Timothy.
Biblical Usage
Eubulus is mentioned among the Christians who sent greetings to Timothy in Paul’s final letter. His inclusion shows that some Roman Christians remained faithful to Paul during his imprisonment.
Historical Background
The name is Greek and means of good counsel. Nothing further is known about him.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(prudent), a Christian at Rome mentioned by St. Paul. (2 Timothy 4:21) (A.D. 64.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>u-bu'-lus (Euboulos, literally, "of good counsel," 2Ti 4:21):</p><p>One of the members of the church in Rome at the time of Paul's second imprisonment in that city.</p><p>The apostle mentions how, at his first answer to the charges brought against him at the emperor's tribunal, the Roman Christians as a whole proved disloyal to him "no one took my part, but all forsook me" (2Ti 4:16). In these circumstances when the desertion of Paul by the Christians in Rome was so disheartening, it is pleasing to find that there were some among them who were true, and Eubulus was one of these. Paul therefore in writing the last of all his epistles sends to Timothy a greeting from Eubulus.</p><p>Nothing more is known in regard to Eubulus. As his name is Greek, he was probably a Gentile by birth. John Rutherfurd</p>