The father who saves, probably the same as Sosipater, a kinsman of Paul (Rom. 16:21), a Christian of the city of Berea who accompanied Paul into Asia (Acts 20:4-6).
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Sopater
Name meaningSosipater, who defends the father
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