Phortounatos names a man listed with Stephanas and Achaicus whose coming prompted rejoicing.

The attested use identifies Phortounatos as one of the men whose coming is received with rejoicing alongside Stephanas and Achaicus in 1 Corinthians 16:17.

1. Personal name in a visiting group · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 16:17, the genitive singular masculine form occurs in the phrase naming Stephanas, Phortounatos, and Achaicus; the APB renders the verse, “I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus,” and then says that they supplied the audience’s deficiency.

   1 Corinthians 16:17

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Corinthians 16:17, the APB presents the name as “Fortunatus” within the group whose coming causes rejoicing. The verse is read as a whole, but the named-list context makes the personal reference clear.