Bible Dictionary
Achaicus
Achaicus was a Christian leader from Corinth who visited Paul with Stephanas and Fortunatus. Paul commended their service and urged the Corinthian believers to recognize and submit to such faithful workers.
Definition
Achaicus was a Christian associated with the church at Corinth. His name means “belonging to Achaia.”
Biblical Usage
Achaicus visited Paul at Ephesus with Stephanas and Fortunatus and relieved the apostle’s concern for the Corinthian church. Paul urged the Corinthians to recognize their work and submit to their authority.
Historical Background
The name was also honorably associated with L. Mummius, conqueror of Corinth and Achaia, though Achaicus himself is presented as a leader of the Corinthian church.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(belonging to Achaia), a name of a Christian. (1 Corinthians 16:17)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-ka'-i-kus (Achaikos, "belonging to Achaia"): A name honorably conferred upon L. Mummius, conqueror of Corinth and Achaia (compare CORINTH). Achaicus was one of the leaders of the Corinthian church (to be inferred from 1Co 16:15 ff) who, visiting Paul at Ephesus with Stephanas and Fortunatus, greatly relieved the Apostle's anxiety for the Corinthian church (compare 1Co 5:1 ff). Paul admonishes the members of the Cor church to submit to their authority (compare 1Th 5:12) and to acknowledge their work (1Co 16:15 ff).</p>