People of Ephesians
Every person who appears in the book of Ephesians, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
6 profiles tagged People of Ephesians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ephesian Elders at Miletus
Group of church leaders who wept as they said a final goodbye to the Apostle Paul at the port of Miletus
A collective leadership group of the Ephesian church who received Paul's final farewell discourse and charge to protect the flock from false teachers.
Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles
A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.