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Sopater

People & Groups • New Testament
Sopater was a Christian from Berea who accompanied Paul on his journey toward Asia. He is probably the same person as Sosipater, Paul’s kinsman mentioned in Romans.
Biblical Usage
Sopater is named among Paul’s companions in Acts 20:4. Sosipater is named with those sending greetings to the Roman Christians in Romans 16:21.
Scripture References
Romans 16:21 Acts 20:4-6 Acts 20:4