Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 16:15

15. Salute Philologus, and Julia , Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas , and all the saints which are with them .

Probably the Wife of Philologus.

This is thought to be the Name of a man, rather then of a Woman▪

That are in their several Families. vid. v. 14. There were doubtless, many more Christians in the Church of Rome, but, Either they were of no great Note, or else not known to the Apostle: And indeed it is matter of Admiration, that he, who was never at Rome, should know the name and proper Characters of so many there. And because he sendeth Salutations to so many Brethren at Rome, and makes no mention of Peter; it may be rationally inferred, That Peter was not there at the Writing of this Epistle. It is questionable, Whether ever he were there at all; but 'tis without question, that he came not thither in the beginning of Claudius his Reign, and in the forty fifth year of our Lord, as the Romanists Report; nor was he Bishop there for the space of five and twenty years, as they affirm.