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Archippus
a master of horses
Ἄρχιππος Archippos
Archippus (Greek: Ἄρχιππος, Archippos) means “a master of horses”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Apphia in Philemon 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Archippus
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Colossians 4:17 |
| Last appears | Philemon 1:2 |
| Cross-references | 51 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Apphia co-occurrence Appears with Apphia in Philemon 1.
- Epaphras co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Epaphras.
- Demas co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Demas.
- Jesus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jesus.
- Nympha co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Nympha.
- Onesimus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Onesimus.
- Justus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Justus.
- Aristarchus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aristarchus.
Origin & meaning
Ἄρχιππος, -ου, ὁ
Archippus: Col.4:17, Phm 2.†
(AS)
Archippus, addressed as a fellow soldier by Paul, was urged to complete the ministry he had received in the Lord.
The biblical story
Archippus was a member of the early Christian church, mentioned by Paul in his letters to the Colossians and to Philemon. In the letter to the Colossians, Paul instructs the church to tell Archippus, "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord" (Col. 4:17). This suggests that Archippus held a position of responsibility within the church at Colossae and that Paul wanted to encourage him to fulfill his duties faithfully.
In the letter to Philemon, Archippus is addressed alongside Philemon and Apphia as a "fellow soldier" (Phm. 1:2). This military metaphor indicates that Archippus was a committed and active member of the Christian community, working alongside others to advance the gospel message. The inclusion of Archippus in the opening of this personal letter also suggests a close relationship between him and Paul, as well as with Philemon and Apphia.
While no further details about Archippus' life or specific ministry are provided in the biblical text, these brief mentions highlight his importance within the early church and Paul's desire to encourage and support him in his Christian service.
Key verses
Archippus appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
Colossians 4:17 -
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
Philemon 1:2
Show all 2 references
Colossians (1)
- Colossians 4:17
Philemon (1)
- Philemon 1:2