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A Jewish tentmaker who partnered with Paul and helped lead house churches
Always mentioned alongside his wife Priscilla (Prisca). They were expelled from Rome under Claudius, met Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:2-3), and shared his trade of tentmaking. They traveled with Paul, hosted churches in their home, and notably took Apollos aside to explain the faith more accurately (Acts 18:26). Paul calls them 'my fellow workers in Christ Jesus' who 'risked their necks for my life' (Romans 16:3-4).
An eloquent Jewish teacher from Alexandria starts preaching boldly in Ephesus — but he only knows half the story until Priscilla and Aquila bring him up to speed.
Claudius Expels Jews from RomeEarly ChurchEmperor Claudius expels Jews from Rome around 49 CE — a disruption the book of Acts directly references.
Paul Plants the Church at CorinthEarly ChurchPaul spends eighteen months in Corinth — a Roman colony notorious for excess — and Jesus appears in a vision telling him to stay.
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