New Testament
Alexander
A name shared by several individuals in the New Testament, including a son of Simon of Cyrene and a critic of Paul.
The name Alexander appears in the New Testament referring to different individuals. One Alexander was the son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried Jesus' cross. Another is mentioned as a Jewish leader in Ephesus during the riot in Acts, while a third is identified by Paul as a coppersmith who caused him significant harm and opposed his message.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- Mark 15:21
- Last appears
- 2 Timothy 4:14
Where Alexander appears
5 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Pilate53 versesThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and authorized His crucifixion.
- Herod44 versesThe Herodian dynasty rulers who opposed the early church and sought to eliminate Jesus at his birth.
- Matthew8 versesA tax collector called by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles and author of the Gospel of Matthew.
- Aquila6 versesA Jewish tentmaker and faithful coworker of Paul who hosted house churches with his wife, Priscilla.
- Priscilla6 versesA faithful coworker of Paul who, with her husband Aquila, hosted house churches and instructed Apollos.
- Philip35 versesOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often noted for his practical nature and role in bringing others to Christ.
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