a-ka'-i-kus (Achaikos, "belonging to Achaia"): A name honorably conferred upon L. Mummius, conqueror of Corinth and Achaia (compareCORINTH). Achaicus was one of the leaders of the Corinthian church (to be inferred from1Co 16:15ff) who, visiting Paul at Ephesus with Stephanas and Fortunatus, greatly relieved the Apostle's anxiety for the Corinthian church (compare1Co 5:1ff). Paul admonishes the members of the Cor church to submit to their authority (compare1Th 5:12) and to acknowledge their work (1Co 16:15ff).
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, General Editor, 1844–1913 edition.