Tertius Summary
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Tertius served as Paul's scribe, writing down the Epistle to the Romans.
scribed Paul's letter to the Romans (ROM 16:22)
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- he טֶרְטְיוֹס terətyos · none · ROM 16:22
- el Τέρτιος Tértios · G5060 · ROM 16:22
- el Τέρτιος · G5060
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Tertius Article
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Tertius is mentioned in Rom 16:22 as the scribe who wrote down the Epistle to the Romans on behalf of the Apostle Paul. Paul likely dictated the letter to Tertius, who then penned it in his own hand. In the closing of the epistle, Tertius inserts his own personal greeting to the recipients, indicating his close association with Paul and the Christian community in Rome. No other details are provided about Tertius' background or role in the early church. His service as a scribe highlights the collaborative nature of Paul's ministry and the importance of written communication in spreading the gospel message.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Tertius_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Tertius@Rom.16.22) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, tertius_2843)