How much do you know about Priscilla and Aquila? They were a remarkable couple that we can read about in the New Testament. While they wrote no books of the Bible, they still played a significant role in the work of God in the first century.

What does the gospel tell us about this couple?

They were responsible (Acts 18:1-3).

  • Paul became acquainted with this couple when he started preaching in Corinth. Priscilla and Aquilla were Jews who had been forced out of Italy.
  • Like Paul, this couple was also in the tentmaking business.
  • Work is something that God created in the beginning (Genesis 2:15). We are often told about the professions of God’s servants (Nehemiah 1:11; Matthew 9:9; Luke 5:1-11).
  • God wants His people to avoid being lazy and having to depend on others to take care of them (Proverbs 10:4-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).

They courageously and lovingly corrected error (Acts 18:23-28).

  • Priscilla and Aquila helped Apollos learn that the baptism of John was no longer valid.
  • Apollos received their correction humbly and became more effective in his service to God.
  • It is not easy to patiently help a new convert grow in the Lord.
  • Have you ever had any Priscilla’s and Aquilla’s in your life? If so, thank the Lord for those people!

They worked hard in the church (Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19).

  • The churches in Rome and Asia met in their home.
  • Priscilla and Aquilla were not satisfied with having perfect attendance at the worship assemblies. They were devoted and dedicated servants in the church! They were deeply invested in kingdom work despite owning a tentmaking business.
  • Are you also a worker in the church?

They had a godly marriage (2 Timothy 4:19).

  • It is interesting how their names are always mentioned together in the Bible.
  • They corrected Apollos together (Acts 18:23-28).
  • They provided a place of assembly for Christians together (Romans 16:5).
  • They suffered for the cause of Christ together (Acts 18:2).
  • God intends for marriage to be a relationship where two people serve Him together.

Conclusion:

Like Priscilla and Aquila, are you a faithful servant of God?