Bible Person

Eutychus

Meaning: happy; fortunate · Male · 1 cross reference

Eutychus is the young man at Troas who falls from the window during Paul's long night of teaching and is restored to life. He belongs to one of Acts' most vivid scenes of apostolic ministry, fatigue, and consolation. First appears in Acts 20:9.1

AI summary: Eutychus matters because his single cross reference captures the humanity of the early church, where long teaching, crowded rooms, physical weakness, and divine power all meet in one moment. His restoration turns potential disaster into deep encouragement for the gathered believers. Taken together, the material presents Eutychus as a memorable witness to apostolic care and life-giving power in the church.1

Central Figure

Eutychus

Meaning: happy; fortunate

Fortunate, (Acts 20:9-12), a young man of Troas who fell through drowsiness from the open window of the third floor of the house where Paul was preaching, and was “taken up dead.” The lattice-work of the window being open to admit the air, the lad fell out and down to the court below.