Man living at the time of the New Testament
Fortunatus was a Corinthian Christian who, along with Stephanas and Achaicus, visited Paul in Ephesus and refreshed his spirit.
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Fortunatus is mentioned in 1Co.16.17 as one of the Corinthian Christians who visited Paul during his stay in Ephesus. He, along with Stephanas and Achaicus, are described as having refreshed Paul's spirit and supplying what was lacking from the Corinthian church. This suggests that they brought news, encouragement, and possibly financial support from Corinth to Paul. Their presence was a source of joy and comfort to Paul, who was facing challenges in his ministry. The mention of Fortunatus and his companions highlights the importance of fellowship and support among early Christians, even across different cities and regions.
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Fortunate, a disciple of Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus, and returned with Stephanas and Achaicus, the bearers of the apostle’s first letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 16:17).
(fortunate) (1 Corinthians 16:17) one of the three Corinthians the others being Stephanas and Achaicus, who were at Ephesus when St. Paul wrote his first epistle. There is a Fortunatus mentioned in the end of Clement’s first epistle to the Corinthians, who was possibly the same person.
FORTUNA'TUS, one of the three Corinthians, the others being Stephanus and Achaieus, who were at Ephesus when Paul wrote his first Epistle to the Corinthians, and who are mentioned in the postscript as the bearers of the Epistles. 1 Cor 16:17.
FORTUNA'TUS, one of the three Corinthians, the others being Stephanus and Achaieus, who were at Ephesus when Paul wrote his first Epistle to the Corinthians, and who are mentioned in the postscript as the bearers of the Epistles. 1 Cor 16:17.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G5415
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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