Silas is also known by what other name?

Silvanus. 2 Corinthians 1:19 (KJV) — 'For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us... by me and Silvanus and Timotheus.' 1 Peter 5:12 also calls him Silvanus. (2 Corinthians 1:19, KJV)

What was Silas's role at the Jerusalem council in Acts 15?

A chief man among the brethren and a prophet. Acts 15:22 (KJV) — '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, KJV)

What did Silas and Judas Barsabas deliver to Antioch?

A letter from the council. Acts 15:23 (KJV) — 'And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch.' (Acts 15:23, KJV)

Who chose Silas to accompany him on his second missionary journey?

Paul. Acts 15:40 (KJV) — 'And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.' (Acts 15:40, KJV)

In what city were Paul and Silas imprisoned after casting out a spirit of divination?

Philippi. Acts 16:16-24 (KJV) — In Philippi, after Paul cast out the spirit, the owners 'brought them into the marketplace unto the rulers... and cast them into prison.' (Acts 16:23, KJV)

What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight in prison?

Praying and singing praises unto God. Acts 16:25 (KJV) — 'And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.' (Acts 16:25, KJV)

What happened after Paul and Silas prayed and sang?

An earthquake shook the prison. Acts 16:26 (KJV) — 'Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened.' (Acts 16:26, KJV)

What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas after the earthquake?

'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'. Acts 16:30 (KJV) — The keeper of the prison 'brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' (Acts 16:30, KJV)

Where did Paul leave Silas and Timothy while he went to Athens?

Berea. Acts 17:14 (KJV) — 'And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still' in Berea. (Acts 17:14, KJV)

Which epistles mention Silas as a co-author or co-sender?

1 and 2 Thessalonians and 1 Peter. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (KJV) — 'Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians.' 2 Thessalonians 1:1 and 1 Peter 5:12 also name him. (1 Thessalonians 1:1, KJV)

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Q1. Silas is also known by what other name?
A: Silvanus — 2 Corinthians 1:19
Q2. What was Silas's role at the Jerusalem council in Acts 15?
A: A chief man among the brethren and a prophet — Acts 15:22
Q3. What did Silas and Judas Barsabas deliver to Antioch?
A: A letter from the council — Acts 15:23
Q4. Who chose Silas to accompany him on his second missionary journey?
A: Paul — Acts 15:40
Q5. In what city were Paul and Silas imprisoned after casting out a spirit of divination?
A: Philippi — Acts 16:23
Q6. What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight in prison?
A: Praying and singing praises unto God — Acts 16:25
Q7. What happened after Paul and Silas prayed and sang?
A: An earthquake shook the prison — Acts 16:26
Q8. What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas after the earthquake?
A: 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' — Acts 16:30
Q9. Where did Paul leave Silas and Timothy while he went to Athens?
A: Berea — Acts 17:14
Q10. Which epistles mention Silas as a co-author or co-sender?
A: 1 and 2 Thessalonians and 1 Peter — 1 Thessalonians 1:1