Silas Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on silas bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Corinthians 1:19 (KJV)
Silas is also known by what other name?
Answer: Silvanus
Study note. 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.
Lesson 2 · Acts 15:22 (KJV)
What was Silas's role at the Jerusalem council in Acts 15?
Answer: A chief man among the brethren and a prophet
Study note. 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.'
Lesson 3 · Acts 15:23 (KJV)
What did Silas and Judas Barsabas deliver to Antioch?
Answer: A letter from the council
Study note. 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.'
Lesson 4 · Acts 15:40 (KJV)
Who chose Silas to accompany him on his second missionary journey?
Answer: Paul
Study note. Acts 15:40 (KJV) — 'And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.'
Lesson 5 · Acts 16:23 (KJV)
In what city were Paul and Silas imprisoned after casting out a spirit of divination?
Answer: Philippi
Study note. 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.'
Lesson 6 · Acts 16:25 (KJV)
What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight in prison?
Answer: Praying and singing praises unto God
Study note. Acts 16:25 (KJV) — 'And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.'
Lesson 7 · Acts 16:26 (KJV)
What happened after Paul and Silas prayed and sang?
Answer: An earthquake shook the prison
Study note. 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.'
Lesson 8 · Acts 16:30 (KJV)
What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas after the earthquake?
Answer: 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'
Study note. Acts 16:30 (KJV) — The keeper of the prison 'brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'
Lesson 9 · Acts 17:14 (KJV)
Where did Paul leave Silas and Timothy while he went to Athens?
Answer: Berea
Study note. 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.
Lesson 10 · 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (KJV)
Which epistles mention Silas as a co-author or co-sender?
Answer: 1 and 2 Thessalonians and 1 Peter
Study note. 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.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does silas bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?