Silas

Silas is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 17 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 15:22.

Verses

Acts

• Acts 15:22
  Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
• Acts 15:27
  We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
• Acts 15:32
  And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
• Acts 15:34
  Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.(not included in this translation)
• Acts 15:40
  And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
• Acts 16:19
  And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
• Acts 16:25
  And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
• Acts 16:29
  Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
• Acts 17:4
  And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
• Acts 17:10
  And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
• Acts 17:14
  And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
• Acts 17:15
  And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
• Acts 18:5
  And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 1:19
  For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”

1 Thessalonians

• 1 Thessalonians 1:1
  Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 1:1
  Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 5:12
  By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

Notes

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