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.
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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 2Ti.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.
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a Christian at Troas. (2 Timothy 4:13)
CAR'PUS (fruit), a friend of Paul at Troas. 2 Tim 4:13.
CAR'PUS (fruit), a friend of Paul at Troas. 2 Tim 4:13.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2591
When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
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