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.
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
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.