Bible Characters – Early Church Workers
Ananias and Sapphira Ananias and Sapphira withheld money from their community and paid the ultimate price. Aristobulus and Narcissus Aristobulus was the grandson of Herod the Great. Barnabas Barnabas vouched for Saul after he became Paul on the road to Damascus, and afterward the two worked together often, spreading Christianity. He had a very high standing in the eyes of the believers. Epaenetus Epaenetus was Paul's very close friend. He was the first Christian convert in Asia. Herodion Paul referred to Herodion has his kinsman, but that could mean they were just close friends. Onesimus Onesimus was Philemon's slave who was converted to Christianity by Paul. Philemon Philemon was a wealthy man who was good friends with Paul. Priscilla and Aquila Priscilla and Aquila were faithful early Christians who risked their lives for Paul. Rufus and his Mother Rufus and his mother likely served as an adopted family to Paul when he became a Christian. Silas Silas and Silvanus were the same person. He was a prophet who worked with Paul. Stephen Stephen was a wise prophet, healer, and teacher who was filled with the Holy Spirit, even during his unfair trial. He was the first Christian martyr. Timothy Timothy was one of the early church workers. He accompanied Paul on many of his missionary travels. Titus Paul and Titus were close friends, so much so that Paul referred to him as his brother. Urbanus, Stachys, and Apelles These three likely worked closely with Paul. |
