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People's Dictionary of the Bible

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Silas (sî'las), Acts 15:40, contracted from Silvanus (sil-vâ'nus), woody, 2 Corinthians 1:19, is called one of the chief of the brethren, Acts 15:22, and a faithful brother. 1 Peter 5:12. He is supposed to have been a native of Antioch, and a member of the Christian church there. Acts 15:37-41. He was the associate of Paul in several of his missionary tours, and his fellow-prisoner at Philippi. Acts 15:40; Acts 16:25; Acts 16:29; Acts 17:4; Acts 17:10; Acts 17:15. He is called a prophet. Acts 15:32.

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Rice, Edwin Wilbur, DD. Entry for 'Silas'. People's Dictionary of the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​rpd/​s/silas.html. 1893.
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