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Aquila

Aquila, along with his wife Priscilla, was a Jewish Christian who worked as a tentmaker and played a significant role in the early church, partnering with Paul in his ministry.

The name Aquila means “an eagle”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 18:2; only referred to as Aquila (Ἀκύλας); husband of Priscilla.

Events

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Glossary entries

Aquila

Family members

Spouse

Priscilla

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Mentions

  1. Acts 18:2
    There he found 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,
  2. Acts 18:18
    Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
  3. Acts 18:26
    And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
  4. Romans 16:3
    Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:19
    The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
  6. 2 Timothy 4:19
    Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.