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(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
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Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: (Acts 15:22)
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And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
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And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
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Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. (Acts 15:32‑34)
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And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. (Acts 15:40)
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And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. (Acts 17:14)
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And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. (Acts 18:5)
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2 Cor. 1:19
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For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. (2 Corinthians 1:19)
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1 Thess. 1:1
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Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:1)
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