Lexical Summary sustratiótés: Fellow soldier Original Word: συστρατιώτης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fellow soldier. From sun and stratiotes; a co-campaigner, i.e. (figuratively) an associate in Christian toil -- fellowsoldier. see GREEK sun see GREEK stratiotes NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and stratiótés Definition a fellow soldier NASB Translation fellow soldier (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4961: συστρατιώτηςσυστρατιώτης (T Tr WH συνστρατιωτης (so Lachmann in Philiem.; cf. σύν, II. at the end)), συστρατιωτου, ὁ, a fellow-soldier, Xenophon, Plato, others; tropically, an associate in labors and conflicts for the cause of Christ: Philippians 2:25; Philemon 1:2. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 4961 designates a believer who fights alongside others in the cause of the gospel. The term appears only twice in the New Testament, both times in Paul’s prison correspondence, and each usage throws light on the apostle’s understanding of Christian fellowship, perseverance under pressure, and the nature of spiritual warfare. New Testament Occurrences 1. Philippians 2:25 – “But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus—my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need.” Historical Setting and Imagery Roman military life permeated the first-century Mediterranean world. Legionaries were visible in every major city, and Paul himself was guarded by soldiers during his imprisonments (Acts 28:16). The apostle uses the vocabulary and discipline of the army to illustrate Christian realities: Against this backdrop, calling someone a “fellow soldier” would evoke images of foxholes rather than parade grounds—mutual risk, loyalty, and the readiness to defend one another when the enemy presses hard. Theological Significance Partnership in spiritual combat underscores several doctrines: Ministerial Applications 1. Recognition and encouragement: Publicly naming co-workers as fellow soldiers affirms their contribution and invigorates others to join the struggle. Related Biblical Concepts • Spiritual Armor – Ephesians 6:10-17 Church-Historical Echoes • Early martyrdom accounts frequently describe the faithful as “soldiers of Christ,” underscoring willingness to suffer rather than deny the gospel. Practical Reflections for Today • Every congregation should cultivate a culture of enlistment, equipping and deploying members for local and global ministry. See Also Acts 20:24; Romans 13:12; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Jude 3 Forms and Transliterations συνστρατιωτη συνστρατιώτῃ συνστρατιωτην συνστρατιώτην συστρατιώτη συστρατιώτῃ συστρατιώτην σύστρεμμα συστρεμμάτον συστρεμμάτων sustratiote sustratiōtē sustratioten sustratiōtēn systratiote systratiōtē systratiṓtei systratiṓtēi systratioten systratiōtēn systratiṓten systratiṓtēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 2:25 N-AMSGRK: συνεργὸν καὶ συστρατιώτην μου ὑμῶν NAS: and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also KJV: and fellowsoldier, but INT: fellow worker and fellow soldier of me of you Philemon 1:2 N-DMS Strong's Greek 4961 |
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