Pricilla & Aquila

Who are Pricilla and Aquila?

  • A prominent first century Christian married couple and close missionary partners of Paul.
  • They are tentmakers by trade.
  • When forced to leave Rome they settled in Corinth where they met Apostle Paul. They hosted him and worked alongside him.
  • They opened their home as a gathering place for local believers, leading active Christian communities in both Rome and Corinth.

Key Bible Verses about Priscilla and Aquila:

These verses illustrate the significance of Priscilla and Aquila in the early church:

  • Acts 18:2 - They are introduced as a Jewish couple who left Rome due to an edict by Claudius, emphasizing their mobility and adaptability in ministry.
  • Acts 18:26 - Priscilla and Aquila teach Apollos, demonstrating their theological knowledge and active role in teaching others about God.
  • Romans 16:3 - Paul refers to them as his co-workers in Christ, highlighting their partnership in spreading the Gospel.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:19 - The couple sends greetings to the church, indicating their ongoing involvement in the Christian community.
  • 2 Timothy 4:19 - Paul mentions them again, showing their lasting impact and continued presence in the ministry.

There are THREE lessons we can learn from the life of this godly couple who wanted their lives to be used in the service of the Lord.

  1. They understood the providential workings of God in their lives.

  2. They experienced togetherness in their marriage.

  3. They put God first in their lives.

The Two-getherness of Aquila and Priscilla

When Priscilla and Aquila are mentioned in scripture, they are always mentioned together, never separately. They appeared to be inseparable.

  1. Their lives centered on the Lord and His Church. They opened their home up to the local church and they entertained traveling preachers.

  2. Work intimacy is seen in their tent-making together. Apparently this was a family business that they were both involved in.

  3. Instructing Apollos, a preacher and teacher in the early church, shows their intellectual intimacy. They both knew the Scriptures well and they wanted to share them with others.

  4. Aquila and Priscilla put the Lord first in their lives.

May there be an increase in the church of couples like Aquila and Priscilla who have a godly marriage built for ministry.