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Aquila
A Jewish tentmaker of Pontus, husband of Priscilla and a fellow-worker and host of Paul.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Ancient writers — non-biblical testimony · 1
Origin & birthplace
BibleA Jewish tentmaker from Pontus who, with his wife Priscilla, had been driven from Rome by Claudius and met Paul at Corinth.
Acts 18:1–3
Life, role & deeds
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Ancient writersThat expulsion of Jews from Rome under Claudius is independently reported by the historian Suetonius.
Suetonius, Divus Claudius 25.4 ('Iudaeos impulsore Chresto assidue tumultuantis Roma expulit').
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Rome
Where in scripture
ActsRomans1 Corinthians2 TimothyFamily
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