Paul's scribe who wrote the Epistle to the Romans
Tertius
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:22.
ΤέρτιοςTertius
The name means “third.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Tertius Written by AI
Tertius is mentioned in Romans 16:22 as the scribe who wrote down the Epistle to the Romans on behalf of the Apostle Paul. Paul likely dictated the letter to Tertius, who then penned it in his own hand. In the closing of the epistle, Tertius inserts his own personal greeting to the recipients, indicating his close association with Paul and the Christian community in Rome. No other details are provided about Tertius' background or role in the early church. His service as a scribe highlights the collaborative nature of Paul's ministry and the importance of written communication in spreading the gospel message.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
The third, a Roman Christian whom Paul employed as his amanuensis in writing his epistle to the Romans (16:22).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Romans 16:22
I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.