Acts 20:4
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.
Original Language Analysis
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 23
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἀσίας
Asia
G773
Ἀσίας
Asia
Strong's:
G773
Word #:
6 of 23
asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore
Θεσσαλονικέων
of the Thessalonians
G2331
Θεσσαλονικέων
of the Thessalonians
Strong's:
G2331
Word #:
9 of 23
a thessalonican, i.e., inhabitant of thessalonice
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
17 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Τυχικὸς
Tychicus
G5190
Τυχικὸς
Tychicus
Strong's:
G5190
Word #:
21 of 23
fortuitous, i.e., fortunate; tychicus, a christian
Cross References
Acts 19:29And 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 21:29(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)Acts 16:1Then 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:Colossians 4:7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:Ephesians 6:21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:Titus 3:12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.2 Timothy 4:12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.2 Timothy 4:20Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.Acts 14:6They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Historical Context
These companions represented churches from Berea, Thessalonica, Derbe, and Asia. They likely guarded the collection for Jerusalem (Romans 15:26).
Questions for Reflection
- What does Paul's team approach teach about shared ministry?
- How did diverse representatives serve accountability for the collection?
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Analysis & Commentary
The list of companions - 'Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timotheus, Tychicus, and Trophimus' - shows Paul's team ministry model. Representatives from different churches accompanied the collection. Shared ministry and accountability characterized apostolic work.