Prisca
Summary
Prisca (also called Priscilla) was a notable Christian woman, wife of Aquila, who with her husband instructed Apollos and hosted house churches in Rome, Corinth, and Ephesus.
☩A Notable Couple
Prisca (the formal name) or Priscilla (the diminutive) is always mentioned together with her husband Aquila. Notably, her name often appears first, suggesting she may have been the more prominent or energetic of the two. Together they were tentmakers who worked alongside Paul, hosted churches in their home, and taught the eloquent Apollos more accurately about the way of God.
☩Ministry Example
Priscilla exemplifies what a married woman may accomplish in service to the Church while maintaining her home duties. Phoebe represents the unmarried servant or deaconess; Priscilla represents the married woman working alongside her spouse in ministry. She risked her life for Paul, and the churches of the Gentiles were grateful to her.
Related Verses1 mention
2 Timothy· 1 verse
References
- 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Prisca," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Prisca," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).