Erastus
Erastus was a companion of Paul who served as the city treasurer in Corinth.
The name Erastus means “lovely, amiable”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 19:22; only referred to as Erastus (Ἔραστος).
Events
Dates are approximate
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ἜραστοςErastus
Mentions
- He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
- Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
- Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.