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Silas

Silas Missionary Companion of Paul

New Testamentc. AD 49 View journey on map

About Silas

Silas was a leader in the Jerusalem church who became Paul's missionary companion on the second journey. He was with Paul in Philippi when they were imprisoned and miraculously freed by an earthquake. He co-authored letters with Paul and later worked with Peter.

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Silas's Character Traits

FaithfulCourageousWorshipperProphet

Silas's Life Timeline

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  1. Jerusalem Councilc. AD 49

    Silas is chosen to deliver the council's letter to Gentile churches.

    ACT 15:22-32

  2. Second Journeyc. AD 49-52

    Silas joins Paul for his second missionary journey.

    ACT 15:40

  3. Philippic. AD 50

    Silas and Paul are beaten and imprisoned; they sing hymns at midnight.

    ACT 16:22-25

  4. Thessalonicac. AD 50

    Silas helps establish the church; persecution forces them to leave.

    ACT 17:1-10

Who is linked to Silas

Silas's Key Relationships

Paul the Apostle
Paul the ApostleColleague

Ministry Partner - Silas traveled with Paul and co-authored letters to Thessalonica.

Peter
PeterColleague

Scribe - Silas helped Peter write 1 Peter.

Silas's Key Locations

Philippi
Philippi

Where Silas was imprisoned with Paul.

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Thessalonica
Thessalonica

Church Silas helped establish.

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Spiritual Lessons from Silas

Worship in Chains

At midnight in a Philippian jail, beaten and in stocks, Silas and Paul sang hymns. Their worship in suffering demonstrated faith that transcends circumstances and became a powerful witness to fellow prisoners.

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