Archippus [Ärchĭp'pus]—master of the horse. A Christian at Colosse conspicuous as a champion of the Gospel—a close friend of Philemon—an office-bearer in the Church (Col. 4:17; Philem. 2). Because of the spiritual atmosphere of Colosse (Rev. 3:14-19), it is not surprising to find Paul exhorting his fellow-soldiers to maintain his zeal and fidelity.