Erastus
Mentioned AD 58–66 traditional (Jones)
A companion of Paul at Ephesus, who was sent by him along with Timothy into Macedonia (Acts 19:22). Corinth was his usual place of abode (2 Tim. 4:20); but probably he may have been the same as the preceding.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 3 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Gaius, Quartus, Timotheus, and Trophimus.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Stories
1 event in which Erastus takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 53Mission to Ephesus/1 Cor WrittenActs 19:1-22
Places
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Timeline
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Mentions
3 tagged verses in 3 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Erastus 3 |
| KJV | Erastus 3 |
| ASV | Erastus 3 |
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Every verse
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Acts1 verse
- 19:22
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Romans1 verse
- 16:23
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
2 Timothy1 verse
- 4:20
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
A companion of Paul at Ephesus, who was sent by him along with Timothy into Macedonia (Acts 19:22). Corinth was his usual place of abode (2 Tim. 4:20); but probably he may have been the same as the preceding.