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Erastus

Holman Bible Dictionary

(ee' rehch) Personal name meaning, “beloved.” 1. Disciple Paul sent with Timothy from Ephesus to Macedonia to strengthen the churches during his third missionary journey (Acts 19:22 ). 2 . City financial officer of Corinth who joined Paul in greeting the church at Rome (Romans 16:23 ). He may have been a slave or a freed slave working for the city government; he may well have been a high-ranking and influential government leader—city treasurer. If so, he would have political power, prestige, and probably some wealth. 3. A disciple who remained at Corinth and was not with Paul when he wrote Timothy (2 Timothy 4:20 ). He may have been identical with either of the other men named Erastus or may be a separate individual.