Lexical Definition

‎Τέρτιος‎ Tértios (ter'-tee-os) Tertius ^N:N-M-P
of Latin origin

Tertius.

• third
• Tertius, a Christian

Abbott-Smith

Τέρτιος, -ου, ὁ
Tertius: Ro 16:22.†

Abbott-Smith References

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Male • Paul's scribe who wrote the Epistle to the Romans

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Tertius served as Paul's scribe, writing down the Epistle to the Romans.

• A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Rom.16.22;
• only referred to as Tertius Τέρτιος.

Tertius is mentioned in Romans 16:22 as the scribe who wrote down the Epistle to the Romans on behalf of the Apostle Paul. Paul likely dictated the letter to Tertius, who then penned it in his own hand. In the closing of the epistle, Tertius inserts his own personal greeting to the recipients, indicating his close association with Paul and the Christian community in Rome. No other details are provided about Tertius' background or role in the early church. His service as a scribe highlights the collaborative nature of Paul's ministry and the importance of written communication in spreading the gospel message.

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