Aristarchus
Aristarchus was a Macedonian from Thessalonica and a faithful traveling companion of Paul. He was seized by the mob in the Ephesus riot, accompanied Paul on the journey to Jerusalem and then on the perilous voyage to Rome, and is called by Paul his 'fellowprisoner' and 'fellowlabourer.' His steady presence through danger and imprisonment makes him a model of loyal partnership in the gospel.
Biography
- Occupation
- Paul's companion
- Era
- New Testament (Acts)
- Nationality
- Macedonian (Thessalonica)
Did You Know?
Aristarchus was a Macedonian from Thessalonica who was seized by the rioting mob in Ephesus (Acts 19:29) and later sailed with Paul all the way to Rome, sharing the shipwreck voyage.
Paul twice calls him a 'fellowprisoner' (Colossians 4:10; Philemon 24), suggesting he voluntarily shared Paul's imprisonment - a portrait of costly loyalty.
His presence across three continents in the narrative - Greece, Asia Minor, and Italy - makes him one of the most well-traveled of Paul's companions.
Key Chapters
Key Passages
Seized in the Ephesus Riot
Acts 19:28-31
Aristarchus is caught up by the rioting crowd in Ephesus alongside Paul's companions.
28nd when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
Paul's Fellow Prisoner
Colossians 4:10-11
Paul commends Aristarchus, his fellow prisoner, among the few who were a comfort to him.
10ristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sisterโs son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)