Priscilla, also known as Prisca, is a prominent figure in the New Testament, recognized for her significant role in the early Christian church. She is often mentioned alongside her husband, Aquila, and together they are noted for their ministry and support of the Apostle Paul. Priscilla's account is primarily found in the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles of Paul.

Background and Early Life

Priscilla's early life is not detailed in the Scriptures, but she is introduced in Acts 18:2 as a Jew from Pontus. She and her husband, Aquila, had recently come from Italy because Emperor Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. This expulsion led them to Corinth, where they met Paul. "There he met 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" (Acts 18:2).

Ministry with Paul

Priscilla and Aquila were tentmakers by trade, a profession they shared with Paul, which likely facilitated their close relationship. They became his co-workers in the ministry, and their home served as a base for the church. Their partnership with Paul is highlighted in Acts 18:18, where they accompany him to Ephesus. "Paul stayed on in Corinth for quite some time. Then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila" (Acts 18:18).

Teaching and Leadership

Priscilla is particularly noted for her role in instructing Apollos, an eloquent speaker and knowledgeable teacher of the Scriptures, who was initially unaware of the full gospel message. In Acts 18:26, it is recorded, "He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him in and explained to him the way of God more accurately" . This passage underscores Priscilla's theological understanding and her active participation in teaching and correcting doctrine.

Role in the Early Church

Priscilla and Aquila's home was a center for Christian fellowship and worship. In Romans 16:3-5, Paul sends greetings to them, acknowledging their dedication and sacrifice: "Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. Greet also the church that meets at their house" . This passage highlights their hospitality and leadership within the early Christian community.

Legacy and Influence

Priscilla's influence extends beyond her immediate contributions to the early church. Her partnership with Aquila exemplifies a model of marital collaboration in ministry, and her role in teaching Apollos demonstrates the importance of sound doctrine and mentorship. Her mention in multiple New Testament books, including Acts, Romans, and 1 Corinthians, attests to her significant impact on the spread of Christianity.

Priscilla's life and ministry continue to inspire Christians today, serving as a testament to the vital role of women in the early church and the broader Christian mission. Her account is a reminder of the power of hospitality, teaching, and partnership in advancing the gospel.Priscilla

same as Prisca

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

pris'-ka, pri-sil'-a.

See AQUILA.

4252. Priskilla -- Priscilla, the same person as Prisca.
... Priskilla. 4253 . Priscilla, the same person as Prisca. ... Word Origin dim. of Priska
(indicating endearment) Definition Priscilla, the same person as Prisca. ...
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4251. Priska -- Prisca, a Christian and the wife of Aquila
... the wife of Aquila. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Priska Phonetic
Spelling: (pris'-kah) Short Definition: Prisca, Priscilla Definition: Prisca ...
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207. Akulas -- Aquila, a Christian
... ak-oo'-las) Short Definition: Aquila Definition: the Greek way of writing the Latin
Aquila, a male proper name; the husband of Priscilla (Prisca), and a Jew ...
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Priscilla and Aquila
... ROMANS PRISCILLA AND AQUILA. ... Now, to begin with, we are told that Aquila was
a Jew. We are not told whether Priscilla was a Jewess or no. ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/priscilla and aquila.htm

The Montanists; Priscilla and Maximilla their Prophetesses; Some ...
... Book VIII. Chapter XII."The Montanists; Priscilla and Maximilla Their
Prophetesses; Some of Them Noetians. But there are others ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xii the montanists priscilla and.htm

The Conversion of Apollos, his Character, and the Ministry of Paul ...
... He left behind him, however, in this great city his two Corinthian converts, Aquila
and Priscilla, who carried on with industry and success the work which he ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter viii the conversion of.htm

Paul in Corinth.
... When Paul came to Corinth, "he found a certain Jew, named Aquila, born in Pontus,
lately from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, (because that Claudius had ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxi paul in corinth.htm

The Church of God.
... "Likewise greet the church that is in their house." Rom.16:5. This was the
home of Priscilla and Aquila. This church was in their house. ...
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Apollos at Corinth
... His plan to visit Jerusalem prevented him from tarrying then, but he promised to
return to them, "if God will." Aquila and Priscilla had accompanied him to ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 26 apollos at corinth.htm

Two Fruitful Years
... In the meantime he had paid that city a hasty visit on his way back from Greece,
had left his friends, Aquila and Priscilla, in it, and had gone on to Jerusalem ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/two fruitful years.htm

Letter clxxxviii. (Canonica Prima. )
... Now the Pepuzeni are plainly heretical, for, by unlawfully and shamefully applying
to Montanus and Priscilla the title of the Paraclete, they have blasphemed ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter clxxxviii canonica prima.htm

Different Passages in which the Apostle Declares that we Ought to ...
... For when he had come to Corinth, he did not permit himself to lodge anywhere except
with Aquila and Priscilla, because they were of the same trade which he ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xvii different passages in.htm

Acts XVIII
... (2) "And having found a certain Jews named Aquila, born in Pontus, and Priscilla
his wife, lately come from Italy because Claudius had commanded all the Jews ...
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Priscilla (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PRISCA; PRISCILLA. pris'-ka, pri-sil'-a. See
AQUILA. Multi-Version Concordance Priscilla (7 Occurrences). ...
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Aquila (7 Occurrences)
... Eagle, a native of Pontus, by occupation a tent-maker, whom Paul met on his first
visit to Corinth (Acts 18:2). Along with his wife Priscilla he had fled from ...
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Aquilas (6 Occurrences)
... Acts 18:2 and having found a certain Jew, by name Aquilas, of Pontus by birth, lately
come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife -- because of Claudius having ...
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Aq'uila (6 Occurrences)
... Acts 18:2 He found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, who had
recently come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ...
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Apollos (11 Occurrences)
... was the Messiah. Aquila and Priscilla instructed him more perfectly in
"the way of God", ie, in the knowledge of Christ. He then ...
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Corinth (13 Occurrences)
... 18). Here he first became aquainted with Aquila and Priscilla, and soon
after his departure Apollos came to it from Ephesus. After ...
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Prisca (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PRISCA; PRISCILLA. pris'-ka, pri-sil'-a. See
AQUILA. Multi-Version Concordance Prisca (3 Occurrences). ...
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Claudius (3 Occurrences)
... Among the Jews thus banished from Rome were Aquila and Priscilla with whom Paul
became associated at Corinth (Acts 18:2). With the reign of Claudius is also ...
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Pontus (3 Occurrences)
... in Pontus, devout representatives of whom were in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost
(Acts 2:9). Paul's associates, Aquila and Priscilla, were originally from ...
/p/pontus.htm - 16k

Hebrews (24 Occurrences)
... and the West: Anonymous 2. The Witness of the Epistle Itself (1) Paul not the Author
(2) Other Theories (a) Luke and Clement (b) Barnabas; Priscilla and Aquila ...
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