The name Gaius (Γάϊος, Caius), which were a common Roman name, were mentioned five times in the New Testament, of three or four men. 1. In 1 Corinthians 1:14, a member of the Church of Corinth, baptized by St. Paul, who points out that in his case, as in the case of Crispus and in that of ‘the… Continue reading Who was Gaius in the Bible?
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Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?
Priscilla (/prɪˈsɪlə/; Greek: Πρίσκιλλα, Priskilla or Priscila) and Aquila (/ˈækwɪlə/; Greek: Ἀκύλας, Akylas, “an eagle”) were a early Christian missionary couple described in the New Testament. In every place where the Bible refers to Aquila or Priscilla, it speaks of them together, suggesting that they formed a useful and well respected partnership. Aquila, a Jewish Christian, and his wife, Priscilla, first met Paul in Corinth, became good friends of his, and… Continue reading Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?
Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?
Aristar´kus ( Ἀρίσταρχος , Arı́starchos , “best ruler”) was one of those faithful companions of the apostle Paul who shared with him his labors and sufferings. His name repeatedly occurs in the Acts and Epistles ( Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24). He was a native of Thessalonica ( Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2 ), and became the… Continue reading Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?
Who was Luke in the Bible?
According to evidence from early records, Luke was a Gentile who was born in Antioch in Syria. By profession he was a doctor (Colossians 4:14), but he also became a skilled historian. His most memorable writing was a lengthy account of the development of Christianity from the birth of its founder to the arrival of its greatest… Continue reading Who was Luke in the Bible?
Who was Timothy in the Bible?
Timothy (Tĭm’O-Thy, Τιμόθεος, Honoring God), also called Timotheus, was one of the best known of Paul’s companions and fellow-laborers. He was of Derbe or Lystra, both cities of Lycaonia (Acts 16:1, 14:6). His father was a Greek, but his mother a Jewess (2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15). The instructions and prayers of his pious mother and grandmother,… Continue reading Who was Timothy in the Bible?
Who was Silas in the Bible?
sı̄´las (Σίλας , Sı́las, contraction for Σιλουανός, Silouanós, Silvanus), was a leader of the church at Jerusalem, a prophet (Acts 15:22-32), a fellow missionary with Paul, and a “faithful brother” (1 Peter 5:12). His name from the Latin Sylva , “a wood,” implies he was a Hellenistic Jew. He was (Acts 16:37) a Roman citizen. Delegated by the Jerusalem council to accompany Paul… Continue reading Who was Silas in the Bible?
Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
Bar´na – bas ( Βαρνάβας , Barnábas , “son of exhortation,” or possibly “son of Nebo”): Son Of Exhortation, or Of Prophecy. The surname of Joses, a Levite; a native of the isle of Cyprus, and an early convert to the Christian faith. He was a companion of the apostle Paul, and had a large share in the labors and sufferings which attended… Continue reading Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
Who was Titus in the Bible?
Titus ( tı̄´tus, Τίτος , Tı́tos) was an early Christian teacher, missionary and church leader, one of the apostle Paul’s most trusted companion and fellow-laborer. He was a Greek, thus Gentile (Galatians 2:3), born probably in Antioch or its neighborhood, and converted to Christianity perhaps by the Apostle himself (Titus 1:4). His name does not occur in the Acts and elsewhere… Continue reading Who was Titus in the Bible?
Who was John Mark in the Bible?
Mark, John ( Ἰωάννης , Iōánnēs ) represents his Jewish, Mark ( Μάρκος , Márkos ) his Roman name. Mark is the author of the second Gospel, the son of Mary, Barnabas’ sister, who ministered to Christ, and whose house in Jerusalem was a place of resort for the disciples of Christ after the resurrection; accompanied Paul and his uncle on… Continue reading Who was John Mark in the Bible?