Erastus
The name Erastus means “lovely, amiable.” Erastus is mentioned in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 19:22.
Who was Erastus?
Beloved. (1.) The “chamberlain” of the city of Corinth (Rom. 16:23), and one of Paul’s disciples. As treasurer of such a city he was a public officer of great dignity, and his conversion to the gospel was accordingly a proof of the wonderful success of the apostle’s labours.
(2.) A companion of Paul at Ephesus, who was sent by him along with Timothy into Macedonia (Acts 19:22). Corinth was his usual place of abode (2 Tim. 4:20); but probably he may have been the same as the preceding.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Erastus
- Acts 19:22
So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.
- Romans 16:23
Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
- 2 Timothy 4:20
Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
Timeline of Erastus's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 0 AD | Mission to Ephesus/1 Cor Written |