- Original: Λῖνος - Transliteration: Linos - Phonetic: lee'-nos - Definition: Linus = a net 1. a Christian at Rome, known to Paul and to Timothy, 2 Timothy 4:21, who was the first bishop of Rome after the apostles (A.D. ) - Origin: perhaps from G3043 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Noun Masculine - Strong's: Perhaps from G3043 ; Linus a Christian: - Linus. Total KJV Occurrences: 1 • Linus, 1 2 Timothy 4:21