“My brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier” As we consider these associates of Paul and learn of their ardent and unselfish service we cannot help but fall in love with them. In our hasty reading of the Scriptures these folk may at times be...
“My partner and fellowhelper” In thinking about the companions of Paul we need to ask just what is meant by the term “companion.” It means more that just being a mere friend. The term “friend” is sometimes used rather loosely. We...
“Who have for my life laid down their own necks” In these studies of Paul and his companions we certainly cannot overlook the lovely husband and wife team of Aquila and Priscilla. Their initial meeting with Paul is described in Acts 18:1-3. “After...
“An eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures” In this chapter we will be introduced to Apollos, the Alexandrian Jew, a most interesting and brilliant man, but first we would note the events leading up to his appearance. Paul had been in Corinth for a...
“Whose heart the Lord opened” In thinking of the companions of Paul we cannot overlook the women, for there were many godly, faithful women who were of tremendous help in carrying forward the work of the Lord. Because of Paul’s teaching, received of...
“The beloved physician” The account of the heroic lives of these companions of Paul, all of whom were dedicated servants of Christ, ought truly to inspire us. Like the prophets of old it may be said of them, “Now all these things happened unto them...
