Overview
Secundus of Thessalonica appears in the historical account of Paul's third missionary journey. He traveled with Paul and other delegates as they carried financial aid from the Gentile churches to the Jerusalem church, demonstrating the unity and mutual concern of early Christian communities across regions.
Key Scriptures
"And these had gone ahead and were waiting for us at Troas. But we sailed away from Philippi after the Days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days." (Acts 20:5-6, ESV)
"And accompanying him were Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus." (Acts 20:4, NASB)
Application
Secundus reminds us that faithful service in the local church and willingness to support fellow believers in practical ways honors God and strengthens the body of Christ.