Fausset Bible Dictionary: Carpus

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Fausset Bible Dictionary: Carpus


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A Christian at Troas, with whom Paul left his cloak () on his last hurried journey previous to his second captivity and martyrdom at Rome. Bishop of Berytus in Thrace subsequently, according to Hippolytus. He must have been a trustworthy friend to have had Paul's "books" (on papyrus), and "especially" his "parchments" (perhaps containing some of his inspired epistles) committed to him.