Bible Dictionary
Achaichus
Achaichus was a member of the church at Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus with Fortunatus and Stephanas, apparently bringing news or correspondence concerning the Corinthian church.
Definition
Achaichus was a member of the church at Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus with Fortunatus and Stephanas.
Biblical Usage
Achaichus and his companions consulted Paul concerning the affairs of the Corinthian church and likely carried the letter from Corinth to which Paul refers.
Historical Background
The visit took place while Paul was at Ephesus. Achaichus was therefore part of a group representing or communicating on behalf of the Corinthian church.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
(1 Cor. 16:17), one of the members of the church of Corinth who, with Fortunatus and Stephanas, visited Paul while he was at Ephesus, for the purpose of consulting him on the affairs of the church. These three probably were the bearers of the letter from Corinth to the apostle to which he alludes in 1 Cor. 7:1.