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Achaicus
a native of Achaia; sorrowing; sad
Ἀχαϊκός Achaikos
Achaicus (Greek: Ἀχαϊκός, Achaikos) means “a native of Achaia; sorrowing; sad”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Apollos.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Achaicus
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- 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 | 1 Corinthians 16:17 |
| Last appears | 1 Corinthians 16:24 |
| Cross-references | 18 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Fortunatus co-occurrence Appears with Fortunatus in 1 Corinthians 16.
- Stephanas co-occurrence Appears with Stephanas in 1 Corinthians 16.
- Timothy co-occurrence Appears with Timothy in 1 Corinthians 16.
- Aquila co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aquila.
- Priscilla co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Priscilla.
- Apollos co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Apollos.
- Saul co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Saul.
- Paul co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Paul.
Origin & meaning
Ἀχαϊκός, -οῦ, ὁ
Achaicus: 1Co.16:17.†
(AS)
Achaicus, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, visited Paul from Corinth.
The biblical story
Achaicus is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Co.16.17. He was a member of the Corinthian church who, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, visited the apostle Paul during his ministry. These three men likely brought news and a letter from the Corinthian church to Paul, as well as supplies and encouragement.
Paul expresses his joy and refreshment at their arrival, as they filled in for the absence of the Corinthians (1Co. 1Co.16.17-18). He urges the Corinthian believers to submit to and appreciate such people who serve faithfully.
Key verses
Achaicus appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
1 Corinthians 16:17 -
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus.
1 Corinthians 16:24
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1 Corinthians (2)
- 1 Corinthians 16:17
- 1 Corinthians 16:24