G4986
Σώπατρος
of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian
Transliteration
SṓpatrosPronunciation
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of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian
Σώπατρος(Sṓpatros)
Strong’s Definition
of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian
from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and G3962 (πατήρ);
“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.”
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Strong's G4986: From sós (safe) and patér (father), Σώπατρος was a Berean Christian who accompanied Paul on his missionary journey. His name and service demonstrate the multicultural nature of early church leadership and mission work.
U- Unveiling the Word
Σώπατρος represents the diverse leadership that emerged in the early church. As a Berean believer who joined Paul's missionary team, he exemplifies how the Gospel transcended cultural boundaries. His name combines Greek elements suggesting "safe father" or "saving father," though he's best known for his faithful service. The early church saw in his example the importance of cross-cultural partnership in ministry. Today, he reminds us of the vital role of multicultural leadership in Gospel advancement.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a proper noun, Σώπατρος exhibits:
Examples:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG identifies him as a Berean companion of Paul. Thayer's notes possible connection with Sosipater. LSJ documents the name's use in Greek culture. Vine's connects him to the Berean church. Strong's emphasizes the name's compound nature. Moulton and Milligan note its occurrence in inscriptions.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Acts 20:4: "He was accompanied by [Σώπατρος] Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia."
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Σώπατρος exemplifies the multicultural nature of early Christian ministry. His story proclaims the good news that the Messiah's Gospel unites people across cultural boundaries in common mission, demonstrating how diverse leadership strengthens the church's witness.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4986: From sós (safe) and patér (father), Σώπατρος was a Berean Christian who accompanied Paul on his missionary journey. His name and service demonstrate the multicultural nature of early church leadership and mission work.
Part of speech: Proper Noun
Tags: Berean believers, Paul's companions, missionary teams, multicultural ministry, Acts 20, church leadership, early church, Gentile converts, mission partnerships, cultural diversity