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Aristarchus or Aristarch ( Greek: Ἀρίσταρχος Aristarkhos ), "a Macedonian of Thessalonica " ( Acts 27:2 ), was an early Christian mentioned in a few passages of the New Testament. He accompanied Saint Paul on his journey to Rome.
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Jan 4, 2022 · Aristarchus is described as a Macedonian who lived in the capital city of Thessalonica (Acts 27:2). Nothing is known about Aristarchus’ background or how he became a Christian, although some commentators have suggested he could have been a Jewish convert to Christianity.
Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica ( Acts 27:2 ), first appeared as Paul’s companion during the riot at Ephesus. As “Paul’s companions in travel,” he and Gaius were seized by the mob and rushed into the theater ( Acts 19:29 ), but seem to have been released unharmed.
Aristarchus. A native of Thessalonica, a faithful fellow-laborer with Paul, Acts 20:4 27:2 Phm 1:24. His life was endangered in the riot at Ephesus, excited by the silversmiths, Acts 19:29; but having escaped, he continued with Paul, and was a prisoner with him at Rome, Colossians 4:10. Easton's Bible Dictionary.
The account in Colossians (4:10) describes Aristarchus as Paul’s “fellow-prisoner.” The Philemon account (1:24) calls him Paul’s “fellow-laborer.” One important lesson we can glean from Aristarchus is that of loyalty and perseverance. He understood the gospel message as preached by Paul.
Nov 27, 2022 · Aristar´kus ( Ἀρίσταρχος , Arı́starchos , “best ruler”) was one of those faithful companions of the apostle Paul who shared with him his labors and sufferings. His name repeatedly occurs in the Acts and Epistles ( Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24 ).
Aristarchus—a Macedonian of Thessalonica (Ac 27:2), who was dragged into the theater at Ephesus, during the tumult with Gaius, they being "Paul's companions in travel." He accompanied Paul to Asia (Ac 20:4), and subsequently (Ac 27:2) to Rome. He was now at Rome with Paul (compare Phm 23, 24).
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