Pyrrhus Πύρρος
A Berean who accompanied Paul to Asia
Who is Pyrrhus in the Bible?
Pyrrhus was a Christian from Berea who traveled with the apostle Paul to Asia during Paul's third missionary journey, as mentioned in Acts 20:4. He was one of several church representatives, including Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, and Trophimus, who accompanied Paul as he returned to Jerusalem. These men were likely entrusted with delivering the collection for the poor that Paul had gathered from Gentile churches (Romans 15:25-28). As a member of the Berean church, Pyrrhus came from a community known for earnestly studying the Scriptures (Acts 17:10-12), and his inclusion among Paul's traveling companions demonstrates the active participation of various churches in supporting Paul's ministry and the broader work of the early Christian movement.
Biography
Pyrrhus was a Christian from the city of Berea who accompanied Paul on his journey to Asia (Act.20.4). He was part of a group of several individuals, including Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, and Trophimus, who traveled with Paul as he made his way back to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey. These men, representing various churches, were likely entrusted with delivering the collection for the poor in Jerusalem that Paul had gathered from the Gentile churches (Rom.15.25-28). Pyrrhus, being from Berea, was probably a member of the church there, which was known for its diligent study of the Scriptures (Act.17.10-12).
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In Scripture
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- Acts 20:4
"Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Πύρρος |