Shila

A leading man among the brothers in Jerusalem (Acts 15:22), chosen by Paul as his companion after Paul parted from Barnabas (Acts 15:40). He was beaten and imprisoned with Paul at Philippi, where they sang hymns at midnight (Acts 16:19-25). He appears as a co-sender of letters under the name Silvanus (1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:19) and is associated with Peter’s first letter (1 Peter 5:12). His birth and death are not recorded; the bar reflects an estimate.

Approximate — birth year not stated in text

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