Aquila Tentmaker and Co-worker with Paul

Aquila was a Jewish tentmaker from Pontus who, with his wife Priscilla, became a close companion of Paul. They met Paul in Corinth, traveled with him, and helped disciple Apollos. They hosted a church in their home and risked their lives for Paul.

1. Early Christian Period49-50 AD

   Aquila and his wife Priscilla arrive in Corinth after being expelled from Rome by Emperor Claudius's edict against Jews. They establish their tentmaking business and begin their ministry in this strategic commercial city.

   ACT 18:1-2

2. Paul's Second Missionary Journey50-51 AD

   Paul meets Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth and stays with them because they share the same trade of tentmaking. They work together both in business and ministry, establishing a strong partnership that would last for years.

   ACT 18:3

3. Ministry in Ephesus52 AD

   Aquila and Priscilla travel with Paul to Ephesus where Paul leaves them to continue the ministry. They become key leaders in establishing and strengthening the church in this important city.

   ACT 18:18-19

4. Teaching Apollos53 AD

   When the eloquent and learned Apollos arrives in Ephesus knowing only John's baptism, Aquila and Priscilla take him aside privately and explain the way of God more accurately. Their careful mentoring transforms Apollos into a powerful minister of the gospel.

   ACT 18:24-26

5. Return to Rome57 AD

   Aquila and Priscilla return to Rome and establish a church in their home. Paul commends them as his fellow workers in Christ Jesus who risked their lives for him, showing their deep commitment to the apostle and the gospel.

   ROM 16:3-4

6. Later Ministry67 AD

   Paul sends greetings to Aquila and Priscilla in his final letter to Timothy, indicating they had returned to Ephesus to continue their faithful service to the church there until the end of Paul's ministry.

   2TI 4:19