Erastus
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| Hebrew / Greek | Ἔραστος (G2037) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 3 verses |
| First mention | Acts 19:22 |
Erastus is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 19:22.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 19:22So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Romans
- Romans 16:23Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
2 Timothy
- 2 Timothy 4:20Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
Notes
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