Lexical Definition
Κάρπος Kárpos (kar'-pos) Carpus N:N-M-P
perhaps for καρπός
Carpus.
- Carpus, probably a Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Κάρπῳ | Carpus | 2Tim.4.13 |
Abbott-Smith
Κάρπος, -ου, ὁ
Carpus: II Ti 4:13.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Timothy | 4:13 |
Profile
Male • Paul's friend in Troas
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Carpus was a friend of Paul in Troas, with whom Paul left his cloak, books, and parchments.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at 2Ti.4.13;
- only referred to as Carpus Κάρπος.
Carpus was a resident of Troas, a city located on the northwest coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 2 Timothy 4:13, where the apostle Paul asks Timothy to bring the cloak, books, and parchments that he had left with Carpus in Troas. This request suggests that Carpus was a trusted friend or associate of Paul, who had provided lodging or assistance to the apostle during his travels. The fact that Paul left important personal belongings with Carpus indicates a level of familiarity and trust between them. Although no further details about Carpus are provided in the Bible, his brief mention in Paul's letter to Timothy offers a glimpse into the network of believers and supporters that sustained Paul's ministry in the early church.
All entries for Carpus: Κάρπος