Silas

-(The short form of the name) -Also called SILVANUS (the long form of the name) -Sent to Paul, in Antioch (of Syria), from Jerusalem ACT 15:22-34 -Becomes Paul' s companion ACT 15:40,41; 2CO 1:19; 1TH 1:1; 2TH 1:1 -Imprisoned with Paul in Philippi ACT 16:19-40 -Driven, with Paul, from Thessalonica ACT 17:4-10 -Left by Paul at Berea ACT 17:14 -Rejoins Paul at Corinth ACT 17:15; 18:5 -Carries Peter' s letter to Asia Minor 1PE 5:12