Husband of Priscilla and friend of the Apostle Paul, who had a church in their home and instructed Apollos in the Christian Faith.
About Aquila
The husband of Priscilla (Acts 18:2, 18, 26; Romans 16:3; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19). See Priscilla and Aquila.
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Priscilla
Key References
There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
All Scripture References (6)
Acts (3)
There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
Romans (1)
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
1 Corinthians (1)
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
2 Timothy (1)
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.