Σεκοῦνδος (Sekoundos)
Sekoundos
Secundus
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Sekoundos is the Greek form of the Latin cognomen Secundus, which means "second" or "afterward." It appears in Scripture only once, identifying a Christian from Thessalonica who accompanied Paul on his final journey to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4).
Its presence highlights the multicultural nature of the early church. The name’s Latin origin shows how Gentile believers with Roman backgrounds were integrated into the missionary team alongside Jews and other Greeks, reflecting the expanding reach of the gospel beyond its Jewish roots.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Secundus appears in Acts 20:4 as one of the companions traveling with Paul to Jerusalem. It is a Latin name meaning "second," likely indicating his position in a family or perhaps a status in society before becoming a believer. This single mention reminds us that the early church was not limited to one culture or language.
Secundus, along with Sopater, Aristarchus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, and Trophimus, formed a diverse team from different cities like Beroea, Thessalonica, Derbe, and Asia. Their presence shows that the gospel was crossing boundaries between Jews and Gentiles, Greeks and Romans. This unity in diversity is a beautiful picture of what Christ achieves.
For you, this might be encouraging if you feel like an outsider or if your background feels different from others in your church community. Secundus’s inclusion in Paul’s inner circle suggests that God values every person, regardless of their name, origin, or social standing. Your unique story is part of the larger narrative of faith.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Secundus1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Σεκοῦνδος1×
Key Verses
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Acts 20:4
These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea, Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, Gaius of Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
This verse lists Secundus among Paul’s traveling companions, highlighting his role in the early missionary efforts and the multicultural makeup of the group.