New Testament · Major figure
Silas
A leading prophet and trusted companion of Paul who served as a missionary and scribe for the early church.
Silas, also known as Silvanus, was a prominent leader in the Jerusalem church sent to Antioch to deliver the apostolic decree. He became a vital missionary companion to Paul during his second journey, famously enduring imprisonment in Philippi. His role as an amanuensis for Peter highlights his trusted status among the apostles and his contribution to the New Testament canon.
In the text
- Verses
- 17
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Acts 15:22
- Last appears
- 1 Peter 5:12
Where Silas appears
17 verses · 8 chaptersIn the same books
- Timothy27 versesA devoted companion of the Apostle Paul and a faithful leader in the early church.
- Paul178 versesA former persecutor of the church transformed by Christ to become the primary apostle to the Gentiles.
- Mark10 versesA companion of Paul and Peter who authored the Gospel of Mark and served as an early church missionary.
- Jesus1,193 versesThe incarnate Son of God, Savior of the world, and the promised Messiah of Old and New Testament prophecy.
- 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.
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