Christian disciple and wife of Aquila, who both were companions and fellow workers of the apostle Paul.
About Priscilla
A Christian couple who were friends and possible converts of the apostle Paul. Luke mentions them during the ministry of Paul at Corinth (Acts 18:1–3). They are always listed together in the New Testament. The name of Priscilla comes before Aquila in four out of six references (Acts 18:18; Acts 18:26; Romans 16:3; 2 Timothy 4:19). This may be due to her personal character or her leadership role in the church.
Aquila was a Jew and a native of Pontus in Asia Minor. The AD 49 edict of the emperor Claudius expelled him from Rome (Acts 18:2). The historian Suetonius refers to this edict. “He banished from Rome all the Jews, who were continually making disturbances at the instigation of one Chrestus.”
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Aquila
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,
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.
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
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.