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Silas

Also: Silvanus

A leader of the early Church and Paul's companion on his second missionary journey; the two were imprisoned together at Philippi.

  • Early Church
  • Missionary

Awaiting theological review

What we know — and how

Scripture tells us

  • Chosen to carry the Jerusalem decision to Antioch, he travelled with Paul and sang hymns with him in prison at Philippi.(Acts of the Apostles 15:22; Acts of the Apostles 15:40; Acts of the Apostles 16:19–25)

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