10 Interesting Facts About Eutychus in the Bible

Eutychus is one of those lesser-known figures in the Bible, but his story is unforgettable. Found in the Book of Acts, his experience offers a powerful lesson about spiritual hunger, human weakness, and God's miraculous power. Here are 10 interesting facts about Eutychus, along with Bible verses to support each point.

1. Eutychus's Story Is Found in the Book of Acts

Eutychus appears only once in the Bible—in Acts 20:7–12. His story happens while the Apostle Paul is speaking to a group of believers gathered in an upper room in Troas.

Acts 20:7 (ESV): "On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight."

2. He Fell Asleep During a Late-Night Sermon

Paul spoke until midnight, and Eutychus, who was sitting in a window, became very sleepy. Eventually, he fell asleep—and fell out of the window.

Acts 20:9 (ESV): "And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window, sank into a deep sleep as Paul talked still longer. And being overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead."

3. His Name Means “Fortunate” or “Lucky”

Ironically, Eutychus’s name means "fortunate" or "lucky" in Greek. While falling out of a window is far from lucky, the way God saved him certainly was.

4. He Fell from a Three-Story Window

Eutychus didn’t just fall a few feet—he dropped from the third story of the building. This detail highlights the danger and severity of the situation.

Acts 20:9: "...he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead."

5. He Was Declared Dead

Luke, the author of Acts and a physician by trade (Colossians 4:14), says Eutychus was “taken up dead.” This wasn't just a scare—it was a true life-and-death situation.

Colossians 4:14 (ESV): "Luke the beloved physician greets you..."

6. Paul Embraced Him and Brought Him Back to Life

Paul immediately went down, bent over Eutychus, and embraced him. He then declared that the young man’s life was still in him.

Acts 20:10 (ESV): "But Paul went down and bent over him, and taking him in his arms, said, ‘Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him.’"

7. This Was a Miraculous Resurrection

Many Bible scholars consider this one of the clear examples of a resurrection miracle performed by an apostle—similar to miracles done by Elijah and Jesus.

8. Paul Kept Preaching After the Miracle

Even after raising Eutychus, Paul continued preaching until dawn. This shows how committed the early church was to hearing God’s Word, no matter the hour.

Acts 20:11 (ESV): "And when Paul had gone up and had broken bread and eaten, he conversed with them a long while, until daybreak, and so departed."

9. The Church Was Greatly Comforted

After Eutychus was brought back to life, the people were comforted. The fear of death turned into rejoicing and reassurance of God’s power.

Acts 20:12 (ESV): "And they took the youth away alive, and were not a little comforted."

10. His Story Reminds Us to Stay Spiritually Awake

Eutychus’s fall is often used as a lesson about the danger of spiritual drowsiness. Jesus often warned His followers to “stay awake” in faith.

Matthew 26:41 (ESV): "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Romans 13:11 (ESV): "Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep."

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