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Clement
A fellow-worker at Philippi whose name, Paul says, is in the book of life.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 2
Origin & birthplace
Life, role & deeds
ScholarlyFrom at least the third century, church writers proposed identifying Paul's Philippian co-worker with Clement of Rome, the traditional author of 1 Clement. The identification is early but unproven, and most modern scholars treat it as a pious harmonization rather than established fact.
Tradition preserved in Origen (Commentary on John 6.36) and Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.4.9; regarded as tradition, not demonstrable.
Name & titles
ScholarlyThe name is the Latin Clemens, meaning 'gentle,' 'merciful,' or 'mild,' a common Roman cognomen that also circulated among freedmen and slaves in the imperial household.
Latin onomastics; Clemens as a well-attested Roman cognomen.
Where in scripture
PhilippiansPlaces in their life
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