Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

SILAS

• (The short form of the name)
  • Also called SILVANUS (the long form of the name)
  • Sent to Paul, in Antioch (of Syria), from Jerusalem Acts 15:22-34
  • Becomes Paul's companion Acts 15:40, 41; 2 Cor. 1:19; 1 Th. 1:1; 2 Th. 1:1
  • Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi Acts 16:19-40
  • Driven, with Paul, from Thessalonica Acts 17:4-10
  • Left by Paul at Berea Acts 17:14
  • Rejoins Paul at Corinth Acts 17:15, 18:5
  • Carries Peter's letter to Asia Minor 1 Pet. 5:12