Acts of the Apostles

10 BC – 54 AD (reigned 41–54 AD)

Claudius

Roman emperor who expelled the Jews from Rome and reigned during the early church’s growth

Claudius was the fourth Roman Emperor, reigning from 41 to 54 AD, whose administrative decrees significantly impacted the early Christian missions and the Jewish diaspora.

Bernice

Agrippa II’s sister and companion during Paul’s trial and the mistress of Emperor Titus

Bernice was a powerful 1st-century Herodian princess who appeared alongside her brother, King Herod Agrippa II, during the trial of the Apostle Paul in Caesarea.

Drusilla

Jewish princess present at the trial of Paul the Apostle in Caesarea

A Jewish princess of the Herodian dynasty and wife of Governor Antonius Felix, known for her encounter with the Apostle Paul in Caesarea.

Aaron

First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus

The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.

Abraham

Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith

The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.

Aeneas

Man in Lydda who was bedridden for eight years and healed by Peter

A paralytic living in the town of Lydda who was instantaneously healed by the Apostle Peter in the name of Jesus Christ.

Agabus

Prophet who predicted a global famine and Paul's arrest

Agabus was a prominent Christian prophet from Jerusalem who predicted a global famine and the eventual imprisonment of the Apostle Paul in the mid-1st century AD.

Agrippa

King of the Herodian dynasty who heard Paul's defense in Acts 26

The Roman-appointed Jewish king who presided over the legal defense of the Apostle Paul in Caesarea during the administration of Governor Festus.

Alexander

High-priestly family member who participated in the interrogation of the apostles Peter and John

A member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem and a relative of Annas and Caiaphas who participated in the trial of the apostles Peter and John.

Alexander

Jewish spokesman who was shouted down by a riotous mob in the Ephesian theater

A Jewish spokesman in Ephesus who attempted to defend the Jewish community during the riotous demonstrations against the Apostle Paul and his companions.

Alphaeus

Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector

Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.

Ananias of Damascus

Disciple who restored the sight of Saul of Tarsus and baptized him

A devout Jewish disciple in Damascus who, following a divine vision, restored the sight of the newly converted Saul of Tarsus and baptized him.

Ananias of the Early Church

Man who was struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit about the proceeds from a land sale

A member of the early Christian community in Jerusalem who was struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit regarding the sale of his property.

Ananias the High Priest

High priest who prosecuted the Apostle Paul before Governor Felix

The Jewish high priest who presided over the initial trial of the Apostle Paul and later prosecuted him before the Roman governor Felix.

Andrew

Apostle of Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter who was the first to be called by Christ

One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the brother of Simon Peter, and a former disciple of John the Baptist noted for bridging the gap between individuals and Christ.

Annas

High Priest who led the preliminary trial of Jesus and daughter's husband was Caiaphas

Annas was a powerful Jewish High Priest of the first century who exerted significant influence over the Sanhedrin during the trials of Jesus and the early apostles.

Apollos

Eloquent Alexandrian preacher and colleague of the Apostle Paul

An eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria known for his deep knowledge of the Scriptures and his significant ministry in the early churches of Ephesus and Corinth.

Aquila

Jewish Christian coworker of Paul who hosted house churches and instructed Apollos

A Jewish Christian from Pontus who, alongside his wife Priscilla, became a vital coworker of the Apostle Paul and a leader in the early church.

Aristarchus

Companion of Paul who was seized during the Ephesian riot and later became Paul's fellow prisoner in Rome

A faithful Macedonian Christian from Thessalonica who served as a devoted traveling companion and 'fellow prisoner' of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys.

Bar-Jesus

Jewish sorcerer who was struck blind for opposing the Apostle Paul

A Jewish sorcerer and false prophet in Cyprus who opposed the missionary work of Paul and Barnabas during the first century AD.

Barnabas

Prophet and leader in the Antioch church who mentored the Apostle Paul

A Levite from Cyprus and prominent early church leader recognized by the Holy Spirit as a prophet and teacher within the Christian community at Antioch.

Bartholomew

Apostle of Jesus described as an Israelite in whom there is no deceit

One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified with Nathanael of Cana and noted for his sincerity and early recognition of Jesus' divinity.

Benjamin, Son of Jacob

Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation

The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.

Blastus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Caiaphas

High Priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during the trial of Jesus

The influential Jewish High Priest during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus of Nazareth.

Claudius Lysias

Roman commander who rescued Paul from a Jerusalem mob

A Roman military tribune in Jerusalem who intervened to save the Apostle Paul from a riot and later transferred him to Caesarea for trial.

Cornelius

Roman centurion who was the first Gentile convert to Christianity

A Roman centurion based in Caesarea who became the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit and be baptized into the Christian faith.

Crispus

Synagogue ruler in Corinth who converted to Christianity

Crispus was a prominent Jewish leader in Corinth who, as the ruler of the synagogue, converted to Christianity under the ministry of the Apostle Paul.

Damaris

Female convert who believed in Jesus after Paul's speech at the Areopagus in Athens

Damaris was an Athenian woman who converted to Christianity following the Apostle Paul’s famous sermon at the Areopagus in Athens.

David

King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty

The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.

Demetrius

Christian messenger praised by the Apostle John for his integrity and good report

A faithful Christian praised by the Apostle John as a man of integrity, likely serving as a traveling messenger for the early church missions.

Dionysius

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Erastus

City treasurer of Corinth and ministry companion of the Apostle Paul

High-ranking civic official in Corinth and a Christian convert who served as a prominent supporter of the Apostle Paul's ministry.

The Ethiopian Eunuch

Court official who was baptized by Philip the Evangelist after reading Isaiah

A high-ranking Ethiopian court official whose conversion and baptism by Philip the Evangelist marked a significant expansion of the early Church beyond the Levant.

Eutychus

Young man who fell from a window and was raised from the death by the Apostle Paul

A young man from Troas who died after falling from a window during a long sermon by the Apostle Paul and was subsequently restored to life.

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Man living at the time of the New Testament - unnamed father of Timothy

Felix

Roman governor who imprisoned the Apostle Paul for two years in Caesarea

A Roman governor of Judea who presided over the legal proceedings against the Apostle Paul in Caesarea during the mid-1st century AD.

52 AD – 58 AD

Festus

Roman governor who sent the Apostle Paul to Rome for trial

Porcius Festus was the Roman procurator of Judea who succeeded Antonius Felix and presided over the legal appeal of the Apostle Paul, eventually sending him to stand trial before Caesar in Rome.

c. 58 AD – 62 AD

Gaius

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Gaius

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Gallio

Roman official who dismissed the legal charges against the Apostle Paul in Corinth

A Roman proconsul of Achaia who dismissed the legal charges brought against the Apostle Paul in Corinth, establishing a significant precedent for the early Christian church.

Gamaliel, Teacher of the Law

Pharisee and teacher who mentored the Apostle Paul and advocated for the apostles' release

A respected Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who advised moderation toward the early church and served as the mentor to the Apostle Paul.

Hamor

Hivite prince who sold land to Jacob and was later killed by Simeon and Levi

A Hivite prince and father of Shechem who negotiated with the patriarch Jacob and was ultimately killed by Jacob's sons.

Hebrews

Covenant people of God descended from Abraham

The Hebrews represent the covenant people descended from Abraham, serving as the primary ethnic and spiritual identity of God’s chosen nation throughout the Old and New Testaments.

Herod the Tetrarch

Tetrarch of Galilee who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus Christ

The regional ruler of Galilee and Perea who beheaded John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus Christ.

Herod, King of Judea

King of Judea who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents

The Roman-appointed King of Judea who sought to kill the infant Jesus and ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in Bethlehem.

c. 1st century BC

Herod, Persecutor of the Early Church

King who executed the apostle James and was later struck down by an angel for his pride

A grandson of Herod the Great who executed the apostle James and imprisoned Peter in an effort to suppress the early Christian movement in Judea.

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Levite living at the time of the New Testament - unnamed husband of Mary

Isaac

Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau

The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.

Isaiah

Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah

Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.

Divided Monarchy

The Islanders of Malta

Islanders who showed extraordinary kindness and hospitality to the Apostle Paul after his shipwreck

A hospitable group of people on the island of Malta who cared for the Apostle Paul and his companions following a shipwreck during his journey to Rome.

Israel

Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes

The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.

James son of Alphaeus, Apostle

Apostle of Jesus Christ known as the son of Alphaeus

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his parentage to Alphaeus and often identified as 'James the Less' or 'the younger.'

James son of Zebedee, Apostle

Apostle and brother of John who was the first of the Twelve to be martyred

One of the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle, James was a fisherman by trade and the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.

James, Brother of Jesus

Brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church who presided over the Council of Jerusalem

A brother of Jesus Christ who became a central leader of the Jerusalem church and a prominent pillar of the early Christian movement.

James, Father of the Apostle Judas

father of the apostle Judas

A man identified in the New Testament as the father of Judas (not Iscariot), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

Jason

Host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica who was dragged before city officials for his hospitality

A prominent early Christian in Thessalonica who hosted the Apostle Paul and faced legal persecution as a result of his hospitality.

Javan

Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations

Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.

Antediluvian Period

Jesse

Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ

The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.

Jesus

Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith

The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.

Joel, Son of Pethuel

Prophet who predicted the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Day of the LORD

Joel was a prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose message focused on the 'Day of the LORD' and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Divided Monarchy

John

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah

Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness

An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

John, Son of Zebedee and Apostle

Apostle and brother of James who received the visions of Revelation

One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a son of Zebedee, and a key leader in the early Church who received the vision recorded in Revelation.

Joseph

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Joseph, Son of Jacob

Patriarch who was sold into slavery and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt

The favored son of Jacob who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become the Grand Vizier of Egypt and preserved the lineage of Israel during a regional famine.

Joshua, Son of Nun

Successor of Moses who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan

The successor to Moses and commander of the Israelites who led the conquest of Canaan and divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.

Judah, Son of Jacob

Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ

The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.

Judas

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Judas

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Judas Barsabbas, Prophet of the Early Church

Prophet and leader who delivered the Jerusalem Council's decree to Antioch

A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church selected to deliver the apostolic decree to the Gentile believers in Antioch.

Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus

Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus who famously betrayed him to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver.

Judas son of James

Apostle of Jesus Christ also known as Thaddaeus who questioned Jesus during the Last Supper

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Thaddaeus, who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper.

Julius

Roman centurion who escorted Paul to Rome and saved his life during a shipwreck

A Roman centurion of the Augustan Cohort who escorted the Apostle Paul to Rome and showed him remarkable kindness and protection.

Justus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Kish, Father of King Saul

Father of Saul, the first king of Israel

A wealthy and influential Benjamite landowner best known as the father of Saul, the first king of Israel.

Levi, Son of Jacob

Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem

The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.

Lucius of Cyrene

Prophet and teacher at Antioch who was among the leaders who commissioned Paul's first missionary journey

A prophet and teacher in the first-century church at Antioch and a close associate of the Apostle Paul.

Lydia

Merchant who was the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe

A wealthy businesswoman and dealer in purple cloth from Thyatira who became the first documented convert to Christianity in Europe.

The Man of Macedonia

Visionary figure who pleaded with the Apostle Paul to bring the gospel to Europe

A spectral figure who appeared to the Apostle Paul in a vision at Troas, pleading for the gospel to be brought to the region of Macedonia.

Manaen

Prophet in Antioch who was the foster brother of Herod the Tetrarch

A prominent teacher and prophet in the early Christian church at Antioch who was raised in the royal household of Herod the Tetrarch.

Mark

Missionary companion of Paul and Barnabas whose departure caused a rift between the two leaders

An early Christian missionary and companion of Paul, Barnabas, and Peter, whose departure from a mission caused a significant rift between Paul and Barnabas.

Mary

Barnabus' relative living at the time of the New Testament

c. 1st century BC – c. 1st century AD

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Mother of Jesus who conceived by the Holy Spirit

A woman of the tribe of Levi who, while a virgin, was chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew

Apostle of Jesus and traditional author of the First Gospel

A Galilean tax collector turned apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified as the author of the First Gospel.

Matthias

Successor to Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles

The disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles following the ascension of Jesus Christ.

Mnason

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Moses

Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.

The Nephew of Paul

Young man who thwarted an assassination plot against his uncle, the Apostle Paul

The son of Paul’s sister who uncovered and reported a Jewish assassination plot against the apostle in Jerusalem.

Nicanor

Member of the Seven Chosen to serve the Hellenistic widows in the early Church

Nicanor was one of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and ensure equity between Hebrew and Hellenistic widows.

Nicolaus

Proselyte from Antioch chosen as one of the Seven to oversee the distribution of food

Nicolaus was a proselyte from Antioch and one of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and resources.

Parmenas

Member of the Seven chosen to serve the Hellenistic widows in Jerusalem

One of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and ensure the fair treatment of Hellenistic widows.

Parthians

People living in Parthia

Paul

Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament

An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.

Peter

Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem

The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.

Pharaoh, Oppressor of the Israelites

King of Egypt who enslaved the Israelites and ordered the drowning of Hebrew male infants

The Egyptian monarch who enslaved the Israelites, ordered the infanticide of Hebrew male infants, and unsuccessfully sought to execute Moses.

Pharaoh, Patron of Joseph

King of Egypt who promoted Joseph to vizier and invited Jacob's family to settle in Goshen

The Egyptian monarch who elevated Joseph from a dungeon to the second-highest office in the land after receiving divine warnings through dreams of a coming famine.

Pharaoh's Daughter Who Rescued Moses

Princess who found Moses in the Nile and raised him as her own son

An Egyptian princess who defied her father's decree by rescuing, adopting, and raising the Hebrew infant Moses.

Philip the Apostle

Apostle of Jesus who told Nathanael to 'come and see'

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus, Philip was a resident of Bethsaida known for bringing Nathanael to Christ and requesting a direct vision of the Father.

Philip the Evangelist

Evangelist who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch and preached to the Samaritans

One of the seven chosen to serve the early church, Philip became a pioneering evangelist who brought the gospel to Samaria and the Ethiopian eunuch.

The Philippian Jailer

Jailer in Philippi who converted to Christianity after an earthquake

A Roman prison official in Philippi who converted to Christianity after a miraculous earthquake released the apostles Paul and Silas.

Pilate

Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion

The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.

Priscilla

Early church leader and teacher who hosted a house church and mentored Apollos

A prominent female leader in the early church, fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, and wife of Aquila, noted for her hospitality and theological instruction.

Prochorus

Member of the seven men chosen by the Apostles to serve the Hellenistic widows in the early Jerusalem church

One of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food and ensure equity between Hellenistic and Hebrew believers.

Publius

Roman official on Malta who provided hospitality to the shipwrecked Apostle Paul and whose father was miraculously healed

Publius was the Roman chief official of the island of Malta who hosted the Apostle Paul after his shipwreck and was the first recorded person to be healed by Paul on the island.

Pyrrhus

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Rhoda

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Samuel

Prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel

A pivotal prophet, priest, and the final judge of Israel who presided over the transition from the loose confederation of tribes to the United Monarchy.

Sapphira

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Saul

King of Israel who was the first to rule the United Monarchy before being rejected by God

Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel from the tribe of Benjamin to lead the United Monarchy against the Philistine threat.

Sceva

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

Secundus

Thessalonian believer who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his third missionary journey

A believer from the church at Thessalonica who accompanied the Apostle Paul during his third missionary journey to deliver financial aid to the impoverished church in Jerusalem.

Sergius Paulus

Roman Proconsul of Cyprus who converted to the faith after seeing Paul defeat a sorcerer

The Roman Proconsul of Cyprus who converted to Christianity after witnessing the Apostle Paul blind the sorcerer Elymas.

The Seven Sons of Sceva

Seven brothers who were attacked by a demon after trying to use the name of Jesus without faith

Seven brothers who attempted to cast out demons using the name of Jesus without personal faith, resulting in a violent spiritual encounter in Ephesus.

Silas

Prophet and companion of Paul who sang in the Philippian jail

A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey and served as a crucial bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers.

The Silversmiths of Ephesus

Guild of craftsmen who incited a riot against the Apostle Paul in Ephesus

A guild of Ephesian craftsmen who incited a city-wide riot against the Apostle Paul to protect their economic interests tied to the worship of the goddess Artemis.

Simeon

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Simon the Sorcerer of Samaria

Sorcerer who tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit with money

A practitioner of magic in Samaria who converted to Christianity and attempted to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit from the apostles.

Simon the Tanner of Joppa

Tanner in Joppa who hosted the Apostle Peter in his house by the sea

A resident of Joppa and a tanner by trade who hosted the Apostle Peter during the early expansion of the Christian church.

Simon the Zealot

Apostle of Jesus Christ distinguished by his former affiliation with the Zealots

One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his affiliation with the Zealot movement.

The Slave Girl with a Spirit of Divination

Slave girl in Philippi delivered by Paul from a spirit of divination

An enslaved woman in Philippi possessed by a demonic spirit of divination who was delivered by the Apostle Paul, leading to a legal conflict.

Solomon

King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom

The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.

Sopater

Berean Christian who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his third missionary journey

A Christian from Berea and son of Pyrrhus, Sopater was a loyal travelling companion of the Apostle Paul during his third missionary journey.

Sosthenes

Synagogue leader in Corinth who was beaten by a crowd and later became Paul's co-author

Sosthenes was a leader of the synagogue in Corinth who experienced a public beating and later became a trusted colleague and co-author of the Apostle Paul.

Stephen

Member of the Seven and the first Christian martyr

The first Christian martyr and one of the seven deacons appointed to serve the early Church in Jerusalem.

Tabitha

Disciple in Joppa known for her charity and being raised from the dead by Peter

A beloved disciple in Joppa known for her extensive acts of charity and her miraculous restoration to life by the Apostle Peter.

Tertullus

Professional orator who prosecuted the Apostle Paul before Governor Felix

Tertullus was a professional advocate and orator hired by the Jewish high priest Ananias to prosecute the Apostle Paul before the Roman governor Felix.

Theophilus

Recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts

Theophilus was the official recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, likely a high-ranking Gentile undergoing Christian instruction.

Theudas

Insurrectionist who led a failed revolt of four hundred men before the census of Quirinius

A first-century Jewish insurgent leader who gathered a following of four hundred men before being defeated and executed by authorities.

Thomas

Apostle who required physical proof of Jesus' Resurrection before believing

One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, often called 'Doubting Thomas' for his demand for physical proof of the Resurrection, yet also known for his profound confession of Christ's divinity.

Timon

Member of the Seven Chosen to Serve who managed the distribution of food to Hellenistic widows

Timon was one of the seven men chosen by the early Church in Jerusalem to oversee the daily distribution of food and ensure equitable care for Hellenistic widows.

Timothy

Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus

A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.

Trophimus

Ephesian companion of Paul whose presence sparked the Jerusalem riot

A Gentile Christian from Ephesus and loyal companion of the Apostle Paul, whose presence in Jerusalem inadvertently sparked the riot leading to Paul's multi-year imprisonment.

Tychicus

Minister from Asia who delivered Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Colossians

A faithful companion of the Apostle Paul and a prominent leader within the early Asian church, specifically known for his mission to and ministry within Ephesus.

Tyrannus

Man living at the time of the New Testament