Erastus, mentioned in the New Testament, was a companion of Paul and the city treasurer.
About Erastus
A name mentioned three times in the New Testament. It is uncertain if it refers to only one individual. Although, in each case, Erastus is a helper of the apostle Paul. The three mentions of Erastus in the New Testament are:
A helper of Paul sent with the apostle Timothy into Macedonia (Acts 19:22).
Key References
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
All Scripture References (3)
Acts (1)
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Romans (1)
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
2 Timothy (1)
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.