Who was Silas?

Faithful disciple of Paul

The story of Silas

Silas - Chief Apostle
Silas - Chief Apostle
Chief Apostle

Silas was a prominent figure in the New Testament of the Bible. He was a companion of the Apostle Paul and a leader in the early Christian church. He was born in Lystra, a city in the Roman province of Galatia, and his parents were Jewish converts to Christianity. He had no siblings. Silas was a leader in the early church and was known for his strong faith and commitment to the gospel. He was a key figure in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. He was a missionary and traveled with Paul on his second missionary journey. He was also a teacher and preacher, and he wrote letters to churches in the name of Paul. Silas is best known for his role in the spread of Christianity. He was a key figure in the early church and was instrumental in the spread of the gospel. He was a faithful companion of Paul and was a leader in the early church. He was a teacher and preacher, and he wrote letters to churches in the name of Paul. He was a strong believer in the gospel and was committed to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.

Name meaning

"Wood" or "forest"

Name origin

Latin

Role

Chief Apostle

First mention

The Acts of the Apostles 15:22

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

Silas in the Bible

Explore all 4 chapters where Silas appears

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 15

The Jerusalem Council

The council at Jerusalem decides that Gentile converts do not have to follow Jewish customs.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 16

The Third Missionary Journey of Paul

Paul and Silas are arrested and imprisoned in Philippi, but an earthquake frees them and they continue their journey.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 17

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, and faces opposition from the Jewish leaders.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 18

The Voyage to Rome

Paul continues his missionary work in Corinth, and Apollos also begins preaching there.

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