NT FigureNew Testament

Priscilla

ActsRomans1 Corinthians2 Timothy
When

c. AD 50–57· In the text

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

"ancient, venerable" (diminutive of Prisca) · Latin

About

A Jewish Christian and tentmaker who, with her husband Aquila, became close co-workers of Paul. The couple had been expelled from Rome under Claudius and met Paul in Corinth. Often named before her husband, she helped instruct the eloquent Apollos 'more accurately' in the way of God, and hosted a church in their home.

Relationships
SpouseAquilaHusband and fellow tentmaker
CompanionPaulCo-worker with whom they made tents
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Acts 18:2
And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.Acts 18:2, KJV
Acts 18:26
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.Acts 18:26, KJV
Romans 16:3
Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:Romans 16:3, KJV
1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.1 Corinthians 16:19, KJV

See how Priscilla connects to every other figure in Scripture.

Explore Priscilla in the Family Tree →