Archippus


archippus

master of the horse, a “fellow-soldier” of paul’s (philemon 1:2), whom he exhorts to renewed activity (col. 4:17). he was a member of philemon’s family, probably his son.

historical examples

some may say, well, what in the world does it matter where archippus worked?
the expositor’s bible: colossians and philemon alexander maclaren

we should like to know what the ministry was which archippus had received.
the literature and history of new testament times j. gresham (john gresham) machen

apphia was probably philemon’s wife and archippus perhaps his son.
the literature and history of new testament times j. gresham (john gresham) machen

a third name is united with those of husband and wife, that of archippus.
the expositor’s bible: colossians and philemon alexander maclaren

a somewhat stern message is sent to archippus in the colossian letter.
the expositor’s bible: colossians and philemon alexander maclaren

the conclusion, therefore, seems at first sight most natural that archippus too belonged to the colossian church.
the expositor’s bible: colossians and philemon alexander maclaren

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