Atomic Bible

Early Christian teacher; wife of Aquila

Priscilla

Named in 6 verses across 4 books, first in Acts 18:2.

ΠρίσκιλλαPriscilla

ΠρίσκαPrisca

Also called Prisca.

The name means “same as Prisca.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Married to
Aquila

About Priscilla Written by AI

Priscilla, also referred to as Prisca, was a prominent Jewish Christian woman in the early church. She is consistently mentioned alongside her husband, Aquila, suggesting that they worked together as a team in ministry. Priscilla and Aquila were originally from Rome but had been forced to leave due to the emperor Claudius' edict expelling the Jews (Acts 18:2). They settled in Corinth, where they met the apostle Paul and worked with him as tentmakers (Acts 18:3). When Paul left Corinth, Priscilla and Aquila accompanied him to Ephesus (Acts 18:18). In Ephesus, they encountered Apollos, a learned Jewish Christian, and instructed him more accurately in the way of God (Acts 18:26). This event highlights Priscilla's knowledge of the Scriptures and her active role in teaching and discipleship. Priscilla and Aquila also hosted a church in their home, both in Ephesus (1 Corinthians 16:19) and later in Rome (Romans 16:3 to 5). Paul's warm greetings to the couple in his letters testify to their close friendship and partnership in the gospel ministry (Romans 16:3 to 4; 2 Timothy 4:19). Priscilla's example demonstrates the significant contributions of women in the early spread of Christianity and their active roles in the life of the church.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

The wife of Aquila (Acts 18:2), who is never mentioned without her. Her name sometimes takes the precedence of his (Rom. 16:3; 2 Tim. 4:19). She took part with Aquila (q.v.) in insturcting Apollos (Acts 18:26).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names her

  1. Acts 18:2

    There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,

  2. Acts 18:18

    Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

  3. Acts 18:26

    And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

  4. Romans 16:3

    Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:19

    The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

  6. 2 Timothy 4:19

    Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.