Companion of Paul who went to Galatia
Crescens
Named in 1 verse of 2 Timothy, first in 2 Timothy 4:10.
ΚρήσκηςCrescens
The name means “growing; increasing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Crescens Written by AI
Crescens is mentioned briefly in 2 Timothy 4:10 as one of Paul's companions who had left him during his imprisonment in Rome. Paul states that Crescens had gone to Galatia, a region in Asia Minor where Paul had previously ministered and established churches. The reason for Crescens' departure is not specified, but it is possible that he went to Galatia to continue ministry work or to attend to personal matters. Paul's mention of Crescens, along with others who had left him, highlights the challenges and loneliness he faced during his final imprisonment. Despite this, Paul remained committed to his faith and the spread of the gospel.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Increasing, probably one of the seventy disciples of Christ. He was one of Paul’s assistants (2 Tim. 4:10), probably a Christian of Rome.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Timothy 4:10
because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.