Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(Silvanus, woody). An eminent member of the early Christian church. Written Silvanus in Paul’s epistles. Resided at Jerusalem as teacher, but accompanied Paul on his tours, and was his fellow-prisoner at Philippi. Said to have been bishop of Corinth (Acts 15:22, 32-34,40; 17:14; 18:5; 2 Cor. 1:19; 1 Thess. 1:1).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
A “chief man” among the brethren and a prophet. He was sent to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, after the council of the church at Jerusalem concerning Gentiles keeping the law. He accompanied Paul in his second missionary journey, and was imprisoned with him at Philippi (Acts 15:22-40; Acts 16:19-25,29; Acts 17:4-15; Acts 18:5). The name is an abbreviation of SILVANUS.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
contraction for 4610; Silas, a Christian
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a contraction of Sylvanus
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Considering; third; marking:― an eminent Christian [SILVANUS], Acts 15:22. {Contemplans}