Carpus

Carpus was a Christian living in Troas during the New Testament, mentioned only in 2 Timothy 4:13.

About Carpus

A man with whom the apostle Paul left his cloak at the city of Troas in Asia Minor. Paul instructed his disciple Timothy to bring the cloak when he visited him in prison (2 Timothy 4:13). It is possible that Carpus was one of the converts of Paul. According to tradition, Carpus became the bishop of Berytus (Beirut) in Thrace.

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Key References

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

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2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.