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Claudius
A person of the New Testament era, first named at Acts 11:28.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Ancient writers — non-biblical testimony · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleA great famine was foretold in his reign, and he expelled the Jews from Rome — which is why Aquila and Priscilla had come to Corinth.
Acts 11:28; 18:2
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Ancient writersSuetonius records that Claudius expelled from Rome Jews who rioted 'at the instigation of Chrestus' — widely read as an early notice of disputes over Christ.
Suetonius, Divus Claudius 25.4 ('Iudaeos impulsore Chresto assidue tumultuantis Roma expulit'); cf. Acts 18:2.
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