Bible Verses About "Who Was Silas in the Bible"
Silas was a leading Jewish Christian, prophet, and missionary companion of Paul who was imprisoned and miraculously freed in Philippi.
Silas was a leading Jewish Christian, prophet, and missionary companion of Paul who was imprisoned and miraculously freed in Philippi.
"And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them." — Acts 15:32 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Silas in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them."
"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed."
"By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand."
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