Aristarchus
The name Aristarchus means “the best prince.” Aristarchus is mentioned in 5 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 19:29.
Who was Aristarchus?
Best ruler, native of Thessalonica (Acts 20:4), a companion of Paul (Acts 19:29; 27:2). He was Paul’s “fellow-prisoner” at Rome (Col. 4:10; Philemon 1:24).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Aristarchus
- Acts 19:29
And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
- Acts 20:4
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
- Acts 27:2
And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
- Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
- Philemon 1:24
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
Timeline of Aristarchus's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 50 AD | Third Missionary Journey |
| 0 AD | Riot in Ephesus |
| 0 AD | Mission to Macedonia and Greece |
| 56 AD | Journey to Rome begins |
| 56 AD | Paul's Journey to Rome |
| 57 AD | Paul is shipwrecked by a storm |
| 57 AD | Paul stays at Malta |
| 57 AD | Paul arrives at Rome |