Dictionary entry

SILAS

Nave's Topical Bible

→ (The short form of the name)

  • Also called SILVANUS (the long form of the name)
  • Sent to Paul, in Antioch (of Syria), from Jerusalem Ac 15:22-34

→ Becomes Paul' s companion Ac 15:40,41; 2Co 1:19; 1Th 1:1; 2Th 1:1

→ Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi Ac 16:19-40

→ Driven, with Paul, from Thessalonica Ac 17:4-10

→ Left by Paul at Berea Ac 17:14

→ Rejoins Paul at Corinth Ac 17:15; 18:5

→ Carries Peter' s letter to Asia Minor 1Pe 5:12