Overview
The Bible addresses aquila and priscilla across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts and Romans. Closely related themes include Priscilla, Ephesus, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Roman Empire, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Priscilla, Aquila, Paul and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about aquila and priscilla
New Testament
Acts
After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.
People in the Bible and aquila and priscilla
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying aquila and priscilla for yourself
- Begin with Acts 18:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Acts and Romans each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Priscilla, Aquila and Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Priscilla, Ephesus, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Roman Empire, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about aquila and priscilla?
The Bible addresses aquila and priscilla across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts and Romans. Closely related themes include Priscilla, Ephesus, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Roman Empire, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Priscilla, Aquila, Paul and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about aquila and priscilla?
The Bible references aquila and priscilla in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention aquila and priscilla?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 18:1: “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;”
Which people in the Bible are associated with aquila and priscilla?
Priscilla, Aquila, Paul and Jesus.
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