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Erastus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Erastus was a companion of Paul who served as the city treasurer in Corinth.

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Erastus was a companion of the apostle Paul, mentioned in several New Testament passages. He was sent by Paul, along with Timothy, from Ephesus to Macedonia (Act.19.22). In his letter to the Romans, Paul mentions that Erastus, the city treasurer, sends his greetings (Rom.16.23), indicating that he held an important position in Corinth. Later, in his second letter to Timothy, Paul writes that Erastus stayed in Corinth (2Ti.4.20). These references suggest that Erastus was a trusted associate of Paul and played a significant role in the early church.

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Part of: Paul's Circle

Erastus, Paul's helper and city treasurer

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Paul sent Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia. A man named Erastus, the city treasurer, sends greetings from Corinth in Romans. Paul notes that Erastus stayed at Corinth.

ErastusCompanion of Paul; served as city treasurer in Corinth.TimothyPaul's young disciple and co-workerPaulAn apostle
Where the text shows it: Acts 19:22 — Timothy and Erastus sent to MacedoniaRomans 16:23 — Erastus, city treasurer2 Timothy 4:20 — Erastus remained at Corinth

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Bible dictionary

Erastus Easton Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Beloved. (1.) The “chamberlain” of the city of Corinth (Rom. 16:23), and one of Paul’s disciples. As treasurer of such a city he was a public officer of great dignity, and his conversion to the gospel was accordingly a proof of the wonderful success of the apostle’s labours. (2.) 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.

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Erastus Smith Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(beloved).

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Erastus Hitchcock Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary (1869)

lovely, amiable

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Erastus Hastings Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

ERAS'TUS (beloved). One of Paul's attendants, whom he sent with Timothy into Macedonia, Acts 19:22, and whom he salutes in his letter to Timothy. 2 Tim 4:20. The "chamberlain" or treasurer of Corinth, and one of Paul's converts. Rom 16:23. Some identify him with the preceding, but upon insufficient grounds; for in this case we should expect the mention of his office in the Acts and in Timothy, as in Romans — unless, indeed, he received the office after his conversion, which is very unlikely.

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Erastus Schaff Schaff’s Dictionary of the Bible

ERAS'TUS (beloved). One of Paul's attendants, whom he sent with Timothy into Macedonia, Acts 19:22, and whom he salutes in his letter to Timothy. 2 Tim 4:20. The "chamberlain" or treasurer of Corinth, and one of Paul's converts. Rom 16:23. Some identify him with the preceding, but upon insufficient grounds; for in this case we should expect the mention of his office in the Acts and in Timothy, as in Romans — unless, indeed, he received the office after his conversion, which is very unlikely.

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Where Erastus appears

3 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2037

Acts1
Romans1
2 Timothy1

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