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Erastus
The city treasurer of Corinth and a fellow-worker of Paul — a name matched by an inscription found at Corinth.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe city treasurer of Corinth, a companion of Paul who sends greetings in Romans.
Romans 16:23; Acts 19:22
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ArchaeologyA paving inscription still in place at Corinth records that 'Erastus, in return for his aedileship, laid this pavement at his own expense' — very likely the same man.
Erastus inscription, Latin pavement in situ NE of the theatre at Corinth (ERASTVS PRO AEDILITATE S P STRAVIT), excavated by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 1929; ed. H. J. Cadbury, 'Erastus of Corinth', Journal of Biblical Literature 50 (1931), 42-58. Identification with Rom. 16:23 remains probable, not certain.
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Corinth
Where in scripture
ActsRomans2 TimothyHaving sent into Macedonia two of those who served him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
Acts 19:22
Gaius, my host and host of the whole assembly, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, as does Quartus, the brother.
Romans 16:23 — 'Erastus, the city treasurer'
Erastus remained at Corinth, but I left Trophimus at Miletus sick.
2 Timothy 4:20
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
Places in their life
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