Bible Dictionary
Secundus
Secundus was a Christian from Thessalonica who accompanied Paul on his journey from Greece toward Asia. He was among the believers traveling with Paul to Jerusalem.
Definition
Secundus was a Christian man from Thessalonica. He was among those associated with Paul during the journey from Greece to Asia and is named with other companions who traveled with the apostle.
Biblical Usage
Secundus is mentioned among Paul’s companions in the apostolic journey. The travelers went ahead and waited for Paul at Troas; he may have continued with Paul toward Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The name Secundus appears in a list of politarchs on a Thessalonian inscription. He may have represented churches of Macedonia and Greece in connection with contributions for Jerusalem.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Second, a Christian of Thessalonica who accompanied Paul into Asia (Acts 20:4).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fortunate), a Thessalonian Christian. (Acts 20:4) (A.D. 55.) Seer, [Prophet]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>se-kun'-dus (Westcott-Hort Greek text Se'koundos, Textus Receptus of the New Testament, Sekou'ndos): A Thessalonian who was among those who accompanied Paul from Greece to Asia (Ac 20:4). They had preceded Paul and waited for him at Troas. If he were one of the representatives of the churches in Macedonia and Greece, entrusted with their contributions to Jerusalem (Ac 24:17; 2Co 8:23), he probably accompanied Paul as far as Jerusalem. The name is found in a list of politarchs on a Thessalonian inscription.</p>