New Testament
Jason
A Thessalonian believer who hosted Paul and Silas, risking his safety to support their ministry.
Jason was a resident of Thessalonica who provided hospitality to Paul and Silas during their second missionary journey. When a mob attacked his house seeking the apostles, Jason faced legal charges and had to post bail for their release. He is later mentioned by Paul in Romans 16:21 as a fellow worker, indicating his continued commitment to the gospel.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Acts 17:5
- Last appears
- Romans 16:21
Where Jason appears
5 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Festus13 versesPorcius Festus was the Roman procurator of Judea who succeeded Felix and heard Paul's appeal to Caesar.
- Agrippa12 versesThe Herodian king who heard Paul's defense and declared him innocent of any crime deserving death.
- Ananias10 versesA name shared by three distinct men in Acts: a deceptive disciple, a Damascus believer, and a high priest.
- Cornelius9 versesA Roman centurion in Caesarea whose conversion marked the gospel's expansion to the Gentiles.
- 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.
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