Priscilla

Technical Profile

• Name Meaning: Latin Priscilla (“ancient” or “venerable”), a diminutive of Prisca
• Period/Era: Early Church; Apostolic Age under the Roman Imperial Context
• Main References: Acts 18; Romans 16:3–5; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19
• Key Connections: Wife of Aquila; coworker of Paul; instructor of Apollos

Who was Priscilla?

Priscilla (also called Prisca) was a Jewish believer in Jesus who lived and worked within urban centers of the early church.
With her husband Aquila, she practiced a trade and hosted Christian gatherings in their home.
She is consistently named among Paul’s trusted “fellow workers” in ministry settings.

Key Events & Achievements

• Event 1: Left Rome due to Claudius’s order and met Paul in Corinth, forming a ministry partnership (Acts 18:1–3).
• Event 2: Helped instruct Apollos more accurately in the way of God at Ephesus (Acts 18:24–26).
• Event 3: Hosted a house church and was publicly commended by Paul among the churches (1 Cor 16:19; Rom 16:3–5).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Priscilla’s life reflects how discipleship and mission in the apostolic age often advanced through faithful partnership, hospitality, and careful teaching.

Key Verse

“Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 16:3, ESV