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Fortunatus
lucky, fortunate
Φορτουνᾶτος Phortounatos
Fortunatus (Greek: Φορτουνᾶτος, Phortounatos) means “lucky, fortunate”, 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 with Achaicus in 1 Corinthians 16.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Fortunatus
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
- Achaicus co-occurrence Appears with Achaicus 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
φορτούνατος (Rec. Φουρ-, see Mayser, 116 f.), -ου, ὁ
(Lat.) Fortunatus: 1Co.16:17 (see Lft., Cl. Ro., 1Co., 59).†
(AS)
Fortunatus was a Corinthian Christian who, along with Stephanas and Achaicus, visited Paul in Ephesus and refreshed his spirit.
The biblical story
Fortunatus is mentioned in 1Co.16.17 as one of the Corinthian Christians who visited Paul during his stay in Ephesus. He, along with Stephanas and Achaicus, are described as having refreshed Paul's spirit and supplying what was lacking from the Corinthian church. This suggests that they brought news, encouragement, and possibly financial support from Corinth to Paul. Their presence was a source of joy and comfort to Paul, who was facing challenges in his ministry. The mention of Fortunatus and his companions highlights the importance of fellowship and support among early Christians, even across different cities and regions.
Key verses
Fortunatus 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