Priscilla and Aquila

thumb|Martyrdom of the saints Priscilla and Aquila (14th century fresco) Priscilla and Aquila were a first-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. Aquila is traditionally listed among the Seventy Disciples. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Paul the Apostle, who described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus" (Romans 16:3). Quotes about After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers. Acts of the Apostles 18:1-3 NKJV. So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had his hair cut off at Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there; but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. Acts 18:18-19 NKJV. (About Apollos) So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. Acts 18:26 NKJV. Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Epistle to the Romans 16:3-4 NKJV. The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 1 Corinthians 16:19 NKJV. Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 2 Timothy 4:19 NKJV. External links Priscilla and Aquila Category:1st century deaths Category:People from the Bible Category:Martyrs Category:Catholic saints Category:Missionaries