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Priscilla
Priscilla (also called Prisca) was the wife of Aquila and a prominent early Christian teacher. She and her husband worked alongside Paul as tentmakers and ministry partners. They notably took Apollos aside to teach him "the way of God more accurately."
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Early Christian Era50-52 AD
CorinthPriscilla and her husband Aquila meet the apostle Paul in Corinth after being expelled from Rome by Emperor Claudius. As fellow tentmakers, they work together and become close ministry partners. Paul stays with them for eighteen months, establishing the Corinthian church.
ACT 18:1-3Missionary Journey52 AD
EphesusPriscilla and Aquila accompany Paul to Ephesus, where Paul leaves them to continue the ministry. They establish themselves in this important commercial city and begin building relationships within the Jewish and Christian communities. Their home becomes a center for Christian fellowship and teaching.
ACT 18:18-19Teaching Ministry53-54 AD
EphesusPriscilla and Aquila hear Apollos, an eloquent and learned man, teaching about Jesus but with incomplete knowledge. They take him aside privately and explain the way of God more accurately, helping him understand the full gospel message. This demonstrates Priscilla's theological knowledge and teaching ability.
ACT 18:24-26Church Leadership55-57 AD
EphesusPriscilla and Aquila host a church in their home in Ephesus, providing leadership and pastoral care to the growing Christian community. Paul acknowledges their sacrificial service, noting they risked their lives for him. Their house church becomes an important center for Christian worship and evangelism.
1CO 16:19Return to Rome57-58 AD
RomePriscilla and Aquila return to Rome after the political climate improves, where they again establish a house church. Paul greets them warmly in his letter to the Romans, calling them his fellow workers in Christ Jesus. Their consistent ministry across multiple cities demonstrates their commitment to spreading the gospel.
ROM 16:3-4
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