Πύρρος (Purros)
Purros
Pyrrhus
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Pyrros appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 20:4. It identifies a man from Berea who was the father of Sopater, one of the companions traveling with Paul during his final journey to Jerusalem.
As a proper noun, Pyrros does not carry theological weight or metaphorical meaning. Its presence in the text serves primarily to document the network of early Christian leaders and supporters who assisted Paul. The mention highlights the communal nature of the apostolic mission, where individuals from various cities contributed their time and resources.
Translators typically retain the name Pyrros without alteration, as it is a standard Greek personal name. The verse provides historical context for the group described in Acts 20:4, linking Sopater to his father and situating them within the broader narrative of Paul’s travels.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we read Acts 20:4, we see a list of names accompanying Paul on his final journey to Jerusalem. Among them is Pyrros, identified as the father of Sopater from Berea. This brief mention reminds us that the spread of the Gospel was never the work of one person alone. It relied on a wide network of believers who offered their time, resources, and companionship.
For your faith, this offers a quiet encouragement. You are part of a long line of Christians who have supported one another in practical ways. Just as Sopater and his father joined Paul’s mission, your contributions—whether large or small—matter deeply to the body of Christ. We do not walk this path in isolation.
These historical details ground our spiritual journey in real human relationships. They show that faith is lived out through community. As you serve others today, remember that you are connected to a vast family of believers across time and space, all working together for the same hope.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [son] of Pyrrhus1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Πύρρου1×
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 Pyrros as the father of Sopater, highlighting the familial and communal ties that supported Paul’s missionary work.