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The Story of Aquila
Also: Akila (Kiswahili)
Jewish tentmaker from Pontus, husband of Priscilla and co-worker of Paul.
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Introduction
Aquila, a Jew born in Pontus, lived in Corinth with his wife Priscilla after leaving Rome. He and Paul worked together as tentmakers, and with Priscilla he taught Apollos. Acts 18:2–3Acts 18:26
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Works with Paul
Paul stays and works with Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth and travels with them to Ephesus.
Teaches Apollos
With Priscilla he explains the way of God more accurately to Apollos.
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People: Priscilla
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Direct reference
Family and relationships
- PriscillaWifeActs 18:2
- PaulFellow workerRomans 16:3
Books associated with Aquila
- Acts Their story appears here
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