Sosipater
Paul's relative and co-worker
Aussi appelé : Sosipatros
Sosipater was a Christian from Berea and a relative of the apostle Paul. He is mentioned as one of Paul's co-workers and traveling companions, sending his greetings to the church in Rome. He may be identical to Sopater, son of Pyrrhus from Berea, who accompanied Paul on his journey to Jerusalem.
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Mentioned as Paul's relative
Sosipater is mentioned together with Lucius and Jason as relatives of Paul who send greetings to the church in Rome.
Possible identification as Sopater from Berea
A man named Sopater, son of Pyrrhus from Berea, is mentioned as one of those who accompanied Paul on his final journey to Jerusalem. Many scholars believe this is the same person as Sosipater.
Part of Paul's traveling party through Macedonia
As part of Paul's traveling companions, Sopater/Sosipater participated in the journey through Macedonia and onward to Jerusalem with the collection for the saints.
Greeting to the Romans
Sosipater sends his personal greetings to the Christians in Rome through Paul's letter, showing his connection to the broader Christian movement.