New Testament · Major figure
Priscilla
A faithful coworker of Paul who, with her husband Aquila, hosted house churches and instructed Apollos.
Priscilla was a prominent leader in the early church who worked alongside her husband, Aquila, to support Paul's ministry. They are noted for their hospitality, their role in teaching the gospel more accurately to Apollos, and their willingness to risk their lives for the sake of the apostles. Her frequent mention in Paul's epistles highlights her significant influence and partnership in the expansion of the early Christian mission.
In the text
- Verses
- 6
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- Acts 18:2
- Last appears
- 2 Timothy 4:19
Where Priscilla appears
6 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
- Aquila6 versesA Jewish tentmaker and faithful coworker of Paul who hosted house churches with his wife, Priscilla.
- Apollos10 versesAn eloquent Jewish Christian teacher from Alexandria who played a significant role in the early church's ministry.
- Barnabas28 versesA Levite from Cyprus known as the Son of Encouragement who became a key leader and missionary with Paul.
- Timothy27 versesA devoted companion of the Apostle Paul and a faithful leader in the early church.
- Mark10 versesA companion of Paul and Peter who authored the Gospel of Mark and served as an early church missionary.
- Paul178 versesA former persecutor of the church transformed by Christ to become the primary apostle to the Gentiles.
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