Silas (Silvanus)
Silas is chosen by the Jerusalem church to carry the council's letter, accompanies Paul on mission, suffers imprisonment, and is named in several epistolary greetings.
Scripture
- Acts 15:22-35 — Silas and Judas Barsabbas carry and explain the Jerusalem letter.
- Acts 15:40-18:5 — Silas accompanies Paul's mission through Macedonia and Corinth.
- 2 Corinthians 1:19 — Paul recalls the preaching of Christ by himself, Silvanus, and Timothy.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1 — Silvanus appears with Paul and Timothy in the greetings.
- 1 Peter 5:12 — Peter names Silvanus as a faithful brother through whom he has written.