The story of Archippus
church and greets several individuals, including Archippus. Not much is known about Archippus, but it is believed that he was a leader or minister in the Colossian church and that he was working alongside Paul in spreading the gospel. He is also mentioned in the book of Philemon, where Paul refers to him as "a fellow soldier in Christ Jesus." It is not known where Archippus was born, but he is believed to have lived in the ancient city of Colossae in Asia Minor. No information is available about his death or age at the time of his death.
Name meaning
The name Archippus is of Greek origin and is composed of two elements: "archos," meaning "master" or "chief," and "hippos," meaning "horse." Therefore, the name Archippus can be interpreted to mean "master of horses" or "chief of horses." This name appears in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Epistle to Philemon and the Epistle to the Colossians, where Archippus is mentioned as a fellow soldier and a member of the early Christian community.
Name origin
Greek
Role
Bishop
First mention
Colossians 4:17
Appearances in the Bible
2 mentions
In Hebrew
ארכיפוס