Trophimus

Trophimus, meaning a foster-child, was an Ephesian who accompanied Paul during a part of his third missionary journey (Acts 20:4; 21:29). He was with Paul in Jerusalem, and the Jews, supposing that the apostle had brought him with him into the temple, raised a tumult which resulted in Paul's imprisonment. (See Herod's Temple). In writing to Timothy, the apostle says, "Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick" (2 Tim. 4:20). This must refer to some event not noticed in the Acts.

Reference

• This is an article adapted from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Please update and revise as necessary.

See also Trophimus of Arles, ('Saint Trophime'), the first bishop and patron saint of Arles, 3rd century CE.