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The Story of Priscilla
Also: Prisca, Priskila (Kiswahili)
Tentmaker who with her husband Aquila worked with Paul, taught Apollos and hosted a church in their home.
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Introduction
Priscilla and her husband Aquila came to Corinth after Claudius expelled the Jews from Rome. Paul stayed and worked with them as tentmakers. Acts 18:1–3
They went with Paul to Ephesus, explained the way of God more accurately to Apollos, and risked their lives for Paul. A church met in their house. Acts 18:18–19Acts 18:24–26Romans 16:3–5
Told in: Acts
Life at a glance
- Husband
- Aquila Acts 18:2
- Trade
- Tentmaking Acts 18:3
- Places
- Rome, Corinth, Ephesus Acts 18:2Acts 18:19Romans 16:3
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Meets Paul in Corinth
Paul stays with Priscilla and Aquila and works with them.
To Ephesus with Paul
They sail with Paul to Ephesus, where he leaves them.
Teaches Apollos
Hearing Apollos speak boldly, Priscilla and Aquila take him aside and explain the way of God more accurately.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Priscilla. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Direct reference
- Romans 16:3–5 — They risked their necks for Paul; a church in their house.
- 1 Corinthians 16:19
- 2 Timothy 4:19
Family and relationships
- AquilaHusbandActs 18:2
- PaulFellow workerRomans 16:3
- ApollosConnected: Taught by Priscilla and Aquila of PriscillaActs 18:26
Books associated with Priscilla
- Acts Their story appears here
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Themes and study
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