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G961 · Greek · New Testament
Βεροιαῖος
Beroiaios
Adjective/Proper noun
Berean, of Berea

Definition

Beroiaios (Βεροιαῖος) is the demonym for a person from Berea — a Berean. It appears once in Acts 20:4, identifying Sopater as "from Berea" (Sopatros Pyrrhou Beroiaios). Sopater was one of Paul's companions who traveled with him from Greece on his final journey to Jerusalem.

Usage & Theological Significance

Sopater the Berean accompanied Paul carrying the collection from Gentile churches for the poor saints in Jerusalem — a profound act of solidarity across ethnic boundaries. The Berean designation carries a theological echo of Acts 17:11: those who examine the Scriptures become fruitful disciples who serve the whole body of Christ. Sopater represents the fruit of the Berean revival — a believer mature enough to travel with the apostle on his most significant mission. Faithful Bible study produces faithful servants.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 20:4 He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica.
Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day.
Romans 15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord's people in Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 9:13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ.
Colossians 4:10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas.

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