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Acts 20:4 Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.
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They were Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea; Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica; Gaius from Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he was accompanied by Sopater <i>son of</i> Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus, and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and <i>the</i> Asians Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, <i>the son</i> of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, the son of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, <i>the son</i> of Pyrrhus; and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, <i>the son</i> of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, <i>the son</i> of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and by Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater of Beroea, the son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With him were Sopater, son of Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica. Gaius from Derbe was also with him, and so were Timothy and the two Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there accompanied him as far as Asia Sopater of Beroea, the son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sopater (son of Pyrrhus) from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia accompanied Paul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sopater son of Pyrrhus, from Berea, went with him; so did Aristarchus and Secundus, from Thessalonica; Gaius, from Derbe; Tychicus and Trophimus, from the province of Asia; and Timothy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He was accompanied by Sopater (the son of Pyrrhus) from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied into the province of Asia by Sopater from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, and Timothy, as well as Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus of Beroea; Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians; Gaius of Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus, and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He was accompanied as far as the province of Asia by Sopater the Beroean, the son of Pyrrhus; by the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; by Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and by the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea, Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, Gaius of Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there were accompanying him to Asia, Sopater of Pyrrhus from Berea, and of Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus, and of Asians Tychicus and Trophimus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he was accompanied by Sopater <i>son of</i> Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus, and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and <i>the</i> Asians Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there were accompanying him unto Asia, Sopater of Berea, and of Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus, and of Asiatics Tychicus and Trophimus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there agreed with him as far as Asia Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus: and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there accompanied him Sopater the son of Pyrrhus, of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus, and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now those accompanying him were Sopater, the son of Pyrrhus from Beroea; and also the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and also Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sopater, the son of Pyrrhus, from Beroea, accompanied him, as did Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Beroea, by Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, by Gaius from Derbe, and by Timothy, as well as by Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there accompanied him, as far as Asia Minor, Sop’a-ter of the city of Be-re’a and Ar-is-tar’chus and Se-cun’dus of Thes-sa-loni’ca and Ga’ius of the city of Der’be and Ti-mo’the-us of Ly’stra, and from Asia Minor Tych’i-cus and Troph’i-mus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Supatros went out with him to Asia, who was from the city Berea, and Aristarkus and Sequndus, who were from Thessalon锟絨a, and Gaius, who was from the city Derby, and Timotheos, who was from Lystra, and Tykiqos and Trophimos from Asia.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Sopater of Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus of Thessalonica, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy and Tychicus and Trophimus, who were Asiatics, accompanied him to Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Sopater the (son) of Pyrrhus, the Berean, and Aristarchus, the Thessalonian, and Secundus; and Gaius the Derbean, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus the Asiatics, accompanied him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus, Asiatics.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Aristarchus and Secundus of Thessalonica, Gaius of Derby and Timothy, Tychicus and Trophimus both Asiatics, all accompanied him to Asia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He was accompanied as far as the province of Asia by Sopater the Beroean, the son of Pyrrhus; by the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; by Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and by the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And there accompanied him Sopater, <i>son</i> of Pyrrhus, a Beraean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Galas of Derbe, and, Timothy; and, of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And there accompanied him to Asia, Sopater the Berean, and of the Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy: and the Asiatics,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/20-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6618" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Paul in Macedonia and Greece</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/4902.htm" title="4902: Syneipeto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To accompany, follow with. Middle voice from sun and a primary hepo; to attend in company with.">was accompanied by</a> <a href="/greek/4986.htm" title="4986: Sōpatros (N-NMS) -- Sopater, a proper name. From the base of sozo and pater; of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian.">Sopater</a> <a href="/greek/4450.htm" title="4450: Pyrrou (N-GMS) -- Red, fire-colored. From pur; fire-like, i.e., flame- colored.">son of Pyrrhus</a> <a href="/greek/961.htm" title="961: Beroiaios (Adj-NMS) -- Belonging to Berea, Berean. From Beroia; a Beroeoean or native of Beroea.">from Berea,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/708.htm" title="708: Aristarchos (N-NMS) -- From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian.">Aristarchus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4580.htm" title="4580: Sekoundos (N-NMS) -- Secundus, a Christian of Thessalonica. Of Latin origin; second; Secundus, a Christian.">Secundus</a> <a href="/greek/2331.htm" title="2331: Thessalonikeōn (N-GMP) -- A Thessalonian. From Thessalonike; a Thessalonican, i.e. Inhabitant of Thessalonice.">from Thessalonica,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1050.htm" title="1050: Gaios (N-NMS) -- Gaius, (a) a Corinthian, (b) a Macedonian, (c) a citizen of Derbe, (d) an Ephesian. Of Latin origin; Gaius, a Christian.">Gaius</a> <a href="/greek/1190.htm" title="1190: Derbaios (Adj-NMS) -- Derbean, belonging to Derbe. From Derbe; a Derb?An or inhabitant of Derbe.">from Derbe,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheos (N-NMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/5190.htm" title="5190: Tychikos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of tugchano; fortuitous, i.e. Fortunate; Tychicus, a Christian.">Tychicus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5161.htm" title="5161: Trophimos (N-NMS) -- Trophimus, a Christian of Ephesus in Asia. From trophe; nutritive; Trophimus, a Christian.">Trophimus</a> <a href="/greek/774.htm" title="774: Asianoi (N-NMP) -- Belonging to the Roman province Asia. From Asia; an Asian or an inhabitant of Asia.">from the province of Asia.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>These men went on ahead and waited for us in Troas.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a></span><br />Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Acts 21:29</a></span><br />For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a></span><br />Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm">2 Timothy 4:20</a></span><br />Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a></span><br />Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-23</a></span><br />More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2-4</a></span><br />For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. / But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. / Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10-14</a></span><br />My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. / Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. / Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a></span><br />But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1-3</a></span><br />Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. / I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. / Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">1 Corinthians 1:14-16</a></span><br />I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, / so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. / Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.</p><p class="hdg">Sopater.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a></b></br> Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.</p><p class="hdg">Sosipater.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10-12</a></b></br> And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming <i>thither</i> went into the synagogue of the Jews… </p><p class="hdg">Aristarchus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a></b></br> And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Acts 27:2</a></b></br> And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; <i>one</i> Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></b></br> Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)</p><p class="hdg">Gaius.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Romans 16:23</a></b></br> Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/3_john/1-1.htm">3 John 1:1</a></b></br> The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.</p><p class="hdg">Derbe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6,20</a></b></br> They were ware of <i>it</i>, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23,24</a></b></br> Whether <i>any do inquire</i> of Titus, <i>he is</i> my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren <i>be inquired of, they are</i> the messengers of the churches, <i>and</i> the glory of Christ… </p><p class="hdg">Timotheus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1</a></b></br> Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father <i>was</i> a Greek:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1,19</a></b></br> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy <i>our</i> brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19</a></b></br> But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.</p><p class="hdg">Tychicus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21</a></b></br> But that ye also may know my affairs, <i>and</i> how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Aristarchus</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Aristar'chus</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Asia</a> <a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Berea</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Beroea</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Beroe'a</a> <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Derbe</a> <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Gaius</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Ga'ius</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Province</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Thessalonians</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Thessalo'nians</a> <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm">Trophimus</a> <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Tychicus</a> <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Tych'icus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Aristarchus</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Aristar'chus</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Asia</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Berea</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Beroea</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Beroe'a</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Derbe</a> <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Far</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Gaius</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Ga'ius</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Province</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Thessalonians</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Thessalo'nians</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Trophimus</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Tychicus</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Tych'icus</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Berea was located in Macedonia, and its inhabitants were commended for examining the Scriptures daily. Sopater's presence indicates the spread of the Gospel in Macedonia and the strong ties Paul had with the believers there. His name, meaning "savior of his father," may symbolize the spiritual salvation brought to his family through the Gospel.<p><b>Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica</b><br>Aristarchus is a familiar companion of Paul, mentioned in <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a> and later in <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a> and <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a> as a fellow prisoner and co-worker. Thessalonica was a significant city in Macedonia, and the church there faced persecution, as noted in <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a>. Secundus, whose name means "second," may imply a position of humility or service. Their inclusion highlights the diverse backgrounds of Paul's companions and the unity of the early church across different regions.<p><b>Gaius from Derbe</b><br>Gaius, from Derbe, a city in the region of Galatia, is possibly the same Gaius mentioned in <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">1 Corinthians 1:14</a>. Derbe was one of the cities Paul visited during his missionary journeys, as recorded in <a href="/acts/14-20.htm">Acts 14:20-21</a>. Gaius's presence underscores the fruit of Paul's earlier missionary efforts and the establishment of a strong Christian community in Galatia.<p><b>Timothy</b><br>Timothy, a well-known associate of Paul, is frequently mentioned throughout the New Testament. He was from Lystra, another city in Galatia, and was the son of a Jewish mother and a Greek father (<a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16:1</a>). Timothy's mixed heritage made him an ideal bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers. Paul considered him a spiritual son, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a>, and entrusted him with significant responsibilities in the early church.<p><b>Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia</b><br>Tychicus and Trophimus were both from the Roman province of Asia, which included cities like Ephesus. Tychicus is later mentioned in <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21</a> and <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7</a> as a beloved brother and faithful minister. Trophimus is noted in <a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Acts 21:29</a>, where his presence in Jerusalem caused a stir among the Jews. Their inclusion reflects the strategic importance of Asia Minor in the spread of Christianity and the diverse backgrounds of Paul's ministry team.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sopater.htm">Sopater</a></b><br>A believer from Berea, known for his noble character and eagerness to study the Scriptures, as seen in <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aristarchus.htm">Aristarchus</a></b><br>A faithful companion of Paul from Thessalonica, who later shares in Paul's imprisonment (<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a>).<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/secundus.htm">Secundus</a></b><br>Also from Thessalonica, though not much is known about him, his inclusion indicates his commitment to the mission.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gaius.htm">Gaius</a></b><br>From Derbe, possibly the same Gaius mentioned in other parts of Acts and Paul's letters, known for his hospitality.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>A close associate of Paul, known for his sincere faith and leadership in the early church (<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a>).<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/t/tychicus.htm">Tychicus</a></b><br>From the province of Asia, a trusted messenger and fellow servant in the Lord (<a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21</a>).<br><br>7. <b><a href="/topical/t/trophimus.htm">Trophimus</a></b><br>Also from Asia, later mentioned in connection with Paul's arrest in Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Acts 21:29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_teamwork_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Teamwork in Ministry</a></b><br>The diverse group accompanying Paul illustrates the necessity of collaboration and unity in spreading the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_commitment.htm">Faithfulness and Commitment</a></b><br>Each individual mentioned demonstrates a commitment to the mission, reminding us of the importance of steadfastness in our own spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Diversity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The varied backgrounds of these men reflect the inclusivity of the Gospel and the strength found in diversity within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mentorship_and_discipleship.htm">Mentorship and Discipleship</a></b><br>Timothy's presence highlights the value of mentoring relationships in spiritual growth and leadership development.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_supportive_companions.htm">The Role of Supportive Companions</a></b><br>These companions provided practical and spiritual support to Paul, emphasizing the need for community and support in ministry.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gaius_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gaius in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_tychicus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Tychicus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_aristarchus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_cessationism.htm">What is cessationism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">And there accompanied him into Asia . . .</span>--The occurrence of the two names, Timotheus and Sosipater (another form of Sopater) in <a href="/romans/16-21.htm" title="Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.">Romans 16:21</a> makes it probable that all of those here named were with St. Paul at Corinth. As they were to go with him to Jerusalem, it was indeed natural they should have gone to the city from which he intended to embark. It is not difficult to discover the reason of their accompanying him. He was carrying up a large sum in trust for the churches of Judaea, and he sought to avoid even the suspicion of the malversations which the tongue of slanderers was so ready to impute to him (<a href="/context/2_corinthians/8-20.htm" title="Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:">2Corinthians 8:20-21</a>). Representatives were accordingly chosen from the leading churches, who acting, as it were, as auditors of his accounts, would be witnesses that all was right. As regards the individual names, we note as follows: (1) The name of Sopater, or Sosipater, occurs in the inscription on the arch named in the Note on <a href="/acts/17-8.htm" title="And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.">Acts 17:8</a> as belonging to one of the <span class= "ital">politarchs</span> of Thessalonica. (2) Aristarchus had been a fellow-worker with St. Paul at Ephesus, and had been a sufferer in the tumult raised by Demetrius (<a href="/acts/19-29.htm" title="And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.">Acts 19:29</a>). (3) Of Secundus nothing is known, but the name may be compared with Tertius in <a href="/romans/16-22.htm" title="I Tertius, who wrote this letter, salute you in the Lord.">Romans 16:22</a>, and Quartus in <a href="/romans/16-23.htm" title="Gaius my host, and of the whole church, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you, and Quartus a brother.">Romans 16:23</a>, as suggesting the probability that all three were sons of a disciple who had adopted this plan of naming his children. The corresponding name of Primus occurs in an inscription from the Catacombs now in the Lateran Museum, as belonging to an exorcist, and might seem, at first, to supply the missing link; but the inscription is probably of later date. In any case, it is a probable inference that the three belonged to the freed-man or slave class, who had no family names; and the Latin form of their names suggests that they had been originally Roman Jews, an inference confirmed by the fact that both Tertius and Quartus send salutations to their brethren in the imperial city (<a href="/context/romans/16-22.htm" title="I Tertius, who wrote this letter, salute you in the Lord.">Romans 16:22-23</a>). The names Primitivus and Primitiva, which occur both in Christian and Jewish inscriptions in the same Museum, are more or less analogous. (4) Gains of Derbe. The Greek sentence admits of the description being attached to the name of Timotheus which follows; and the fact that a Caius has already appeared in close connection with Aristarchus makes this construction preferable. On this assumption he, too, came from Thessalonica. (See Note on <a href="/acts/19-29.htm" title="And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.">Acts 19:29</a>.) (5) Timotheus. (See Note on <a href="/acts/16-1.htm" title="Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:">Acts 16:1</a>.) (6) Tychicus. The name, which means "fortunate," the Greek equivalent for Felix, was very common among slaves and freed-men. It is found in an inscription in the Lateran Museum from the Cemetery of Priscilla; and in a non-Christian inscription, giving the names of the household of the Emperor Claudius, in the Vatican Museum, as belonging to an architect. The Tychicus of the Acts would seem to have been a disciple from Ephesus, where men of that calling would naturally find an opening. Such vocations tended naturally, as has been said in the Note on <a href="/acts/19-9.htm" title="But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spoke evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.">Acts 19:9</a>, to become hereditary. (7) Trophimus (= "nursling," or "foster-child" was, again, a name of the same class, almost as common as Onesimus ( = "profitable"). In a very cursory survey of inscriptions from the <span class= "ital">Columbaria</span> and Catacombs of Rome, I have noted the recurrence of the former four, and of the latter five times Trophimus appears again in <a href="/acts/21-29.htm" title="(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)">Acts 21:29</a>, and is described more definitely as an Ephesian. We find him again in contact with St. Paul towards the close of the Apostle's life, in <a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm" title="Erastus stayed at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.">2Timothy 4:20</a>. That they were seven in number suggests the idea of a reproduction either of the idea of the Seven, who are commonly called Deacons in Acts 6, or of the Roman institution upon which that was probably based. It may be noted here, in addition to what has there been said on the subject, that the well-known pyramidal monument of Caius Cestius, of the time of Augustus, near the Porta Latina at Rome, records that he was one of the <span class= "ital">Septemviri Epulonum</span> there referred to. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="accented">As far as</span> for <span class="accented">into</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">Beraea</span> for <span class="accented">Berea</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">the son of Pyrrhus is</span> added in the R.T. and R.V.; <span class="accented">Timothy</span> for <span class="accented">Timotheus</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Accompanied</span>; <span class="greek">συνείπετο</span>, peculiar to Luke in the New Testament, but common in medical writers. <span class="cmt_word">As far as Asia</span>. If it were merely said, "there accompanied him," it might have been thought, with regard to the Macedonians Sopater, Aristarchus, and Secundus, that they had merely gone as far as their respective cities, Beraea and Thessalonica; it is therefore added (in most manuscripts, though not in B or the Codex Sinaiticus), "as far as Asia." It does not necessarily follow that they all went as fax as Jerusalem, though we know Trophimus and Aristarchus did. <span class="cmt_word">Sopater</span> may probably be the same as <span class="accented">Sosipater</span> (<a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a>), whom St. Paul calls "his kinsman," though some think "the son of Pyrrhus" was added to distinguish him from him. The Thessalonian <span class="cmt_word">Aristarchus</span> is doubtless the same as the person named in <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a>; <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Acts 27:2</a>; and so one would have thought <span class="cmt_word">Gaius</span> must be the same as is named with Aristarchus in <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a>, were it not that this Gaius is described as of <span class="cmt_word">Derbe</span>, whereas the Gaius of <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a> was a <span class="accented">man of Macedonia.</span> Gaius of Derbe is here coupled with Timothy, who was of the neighboring city of Lystra (<a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1</a>), but was too well known to make it needful to specify his nationality. <span class="cmt_word">Secundus</span> is not mentioned elsewhere. Compare <span class="accented">Tertius</span> and <span class="accented">Quartus</span> (<a href="/romans/16-22.htm">Romans 16:22, 23</a>), and the common Roman names, Quinctus, Sextus, Septimus, Octavius, Decimus. <span class="cmt_word">Tychicus</span>, of Asia, is mentioned in <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Ephesians 6:21</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-12.htm">2 Timothy 4:12</a>; <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Titus 3:12</a>; by which we learn that he continued to be in constant attendance on St. Paul, and have abundant confirmation of his being "of Asia." <span class="cmt_word">Trophimus</span> is called "an Ephesian" (<a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Acts 21:29</a>), and is named again as a companion of St. Paul, and presumably "of Asia" (<a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm">2 Timothy 4:20</a>). It is not improbable that some at least of there followers were chosen by the Churches to carry their alms to Jerusalem (see <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-23</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12, 13</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3, 4</a>; <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-28</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/20-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[Paul]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was accompanied by</span><br /><span class="grk">Συνείπετο</span> <span class="translit">(Syneipeto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4902.htm">Strong's 4902: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accompany, follow with. Middle voice from sun and a primary hepo; to attend in company with.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sopater</span><br /><span class="grk">Σώπατρος</span> <span class="translit">(Sōpatros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4986.htm">Strong's 4986: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sopater, a proper name. From the base of sozo and pater; of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[son of] Pyrrhus</span><br /><span class="grk">Πύρρου</span> <span class="translit">(Pyrrou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4450.htm">Strong's 4450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Red, fire-colored. From pur; fire-like, i.e., flame- colored.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Berea,</span><br /><span class="grk">Βεροιαῖος</span> <span class="translit">(Beroiaios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_961.htm">Strong's 961: </a> </span><span class="str2">Belonging to Berea, Berean. From Beroia; a Beroeoean or native of Beroea.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aristarchus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀρίσταρχος</span> <span class="translit">(Aristarchos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_708.htm">Strong's 708: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Secundus</span><br /><span class="grk">Σεκοῦνδος</span> <span class="translit">(Sekoundos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4580.htm">Strong's 4580: </a> </span><span class="str2">Secundus, a Christian of Thessalonica. Of Latin origin; 'second'; Secundus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Thessalonica,</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεσσαλονικέων</span> <span class="translit">(Thessalonikeōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2331.htm">Strong's 2331: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Thessalonian. From Thessalonike; a Thessalonican, i.e. Inhabitant of Thessalonice.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gaius</span><br /><span class="grk">Γάϊος</span> <span class="translit">(Gaios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1050.htm">Strong's 1050: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gaius, (a) a Corinthian, (b) a Macedonian, (c) a citizen of Derbe, (d) an Ephesian. Of Latin origin; Gaius, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Derbe,</span><br /><span class="grk">Δερβαῖος</span> <span class="translit">(Derbaios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1190.htm">Strong's 1190: </a> </span><span class="str2">Derbean, belonging to Derbe. From Derbe; a Derb?An or inhabitant of Derbe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Timothy,</span><br /><span class="grk">Τιμόθεος</span> <span class="translit">(Timotheos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tychicus</span><br /><span class="grk">Τυχικὸς</span> <span class="translit">(Tychikos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5190.htm">Strong's 5190: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of tugchano; fortuitous, i.e. Fortunate; Tychicus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Trophimus</span><br /><span class="grk">Τρόφιμος</span> <span class="translit">(Trophimos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5161.htm">Strong's 5161: </a> </span><span class="str2">Trophimus, a Christian of Ephesus in Asia. From trophe; nutritive; Trophimus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Asia.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀσιανοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Asianoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_774.htm">Strong's 774: </a> </span><span class="str2">Belonging to the Roman province Asia. 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