Silas
also SilvanusMale
Wood, a prominent member of the church at Jerusalem; also called Silvanus. He and Judas, surnamed Barsabas, were chosen by the church there to accompany Paul and Barnabas on their return to Antioch from the council of the apostles and elders (Acts 15:22), as bearers of the decree adopted by the council. He assisted Paul there in his evangelistic labours, and was also chosen by him to be his companion on his second missionary tour (Acts 16:19-24). He is referred to in the epistles under the name of Silvanus (2 Cor. 1:19; 1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:12). There is no record of the time or place of his death.
Relationships
Events Jerusalem Council, Second Missionary Journey begins, Paul and Silas imprisoned, Philippian jailer converted, Uproar in Thessalonica, Mission to Berea, Timothy Joins Paul and Silas, Call to Macedonia, Lydia's Conversion, Paul casts demon out of soothsayer, Paul and Silas released, Second Missionary Journey, Mission to Phrygia, Galatia and Asia, Mission to Corinth, 1&2 Thess Written
Appears in Acts
Key verses
Acts 16:25
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
Acts 18:5
But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:19
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not “Yes and no,” but in him is “Yes.”
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.