Easton's Bible Dictionary Master of the horse, a "fellow-soldier" of Paul's (Philemon 1:2), whom he exhorts to renewed activity (Colossians 4:17). He was a member of Philemon's family, probably his son. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ARCHIPPUS ar-kip'-us (Archippos): Addressed by Paul in his letter to Philem, as "our fellow-soldier"; probably a member of Philem's family circle, holding some official position in the church (Colossians 4:17 Philemon 1:2). See APPHIA. The tradition that he was one of the seventy disciples, became bishop of Laodicea and later became a martyr, seems to have little historical foundation.

Multi-Version Concordance Archippus (2 Occurrences) Colossians 4:17 Tell Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it." (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV) Philemon 1:2 to the beloved Apphia, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in your house: (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)