Overview
The Bible addresses priscilla across 10 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Aquila and Priscilla, Ephesus, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Wives. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Priscilla, Aquila, Paul and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about 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.
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
Romans
People in the Bible and priscilla
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying priscilla for yourself
- Begin with Acts 18:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Acts, Romans and 1 Corinthians 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: Aquila and Priscilla, Ephesus, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Wives.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about priscilla?
The Bible addresses priscilla across 10 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Aquila and Priscilla, Ephesus, Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As and Wives. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Priscilla, Aquila, Paul and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about priscilla?
The Bible references priscilla in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention 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 priscilla?
Priscilla, Aquila, Paul and Jesus.
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