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Erastus

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: E

By: George A. Morrish

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1. One who ministered to Paul. He was sent by Paul into Macedonia, and later on is found abiding at Corinth (Acts 19:22²²So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. (Acts 19:22); 2 Tim. 4:20²⁰Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. (2 Timothy 4:20)).

2. Chamberlain or treasurer of Corinth (Rom. 16:23²³Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. (Romans 16:23)). Perhaps the same as No. 1.

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