Priscilla, Prisca

Definition

Priscilla and her husband Aquila were Jewish Christians who worked with the apostle Paul in his missionary work.

• Priscilla and Aquila had left Rome because the emperor had forced the Christians to leave there.
• Paul met Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth. They were tentmakers and Paul joined them in this work.
• When Paul left Corinth to go to Syria, Priscilla and Aquila went with him.
• From Syria, the three of them went to Ephesus. When Paul left Ephesus, Priscilla and Aquila stayed behind and continued the work of preaching the gospel there.
• They especially taught a man named Apollos in Ephesus who believed in Jesus and was a gifted speaker and teacher.
• Priscilla’s name is shortened to “Prisca” in Romans 16:3.

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(See also: believe, Christian, Corinth, Ephesus, Paul, Rome, Syria)

Bible References

• 1 Corinthians 16:19-20
• 2 Timothy 4:19-22
• Acts 18:1
• Acts 18:24

Word Data

• Strong’s: G42520, G42510