International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Fortunatus

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Fortunatus


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fôr-t̬ū̇-nā´tus (Φορτουνάτος, Phortounátos): A Roman proper name turned into Gr; same as Latin adjective fortunatus, meaning “blest,” or “fortunate.” Found only once in the Bible (). Fortunatus, with Stephanas and Achaicus, was an amabassador of the Corinthian church, whose presence at Ephesus refreshed the spirit of the apostle Paul.