Lives of Scripture
Philippi
The first church Paul planted in Europe, begun with a small group of women praying by a river. Paul and Silas were later beaten and jailed here, and the church that grew from this beginning became one of Paul's most affectionate and financially generous partners in the gospel.
References: Acts 16:11-40; Philippians 1:1
Named in Scripture at Philippi
- Paul (M) — founding missionary
Acts 16:12-40
- Silas (M) — founding missionary, imprisoned alongside Paul
Acts 16:19-40
- Lydia (F) — first named convert; hosted the young church in her home
Acts 16:14-15; Acts 16:40
- Timothy (M) — co-sender of the letter to this church; later sent back to check on them
Philippians 1:1; Philippians 2:19-23
- Epaphroditus — sent by the church with material support for Paul; nearly died from illness while serving him
Philippians 2:25-30; Philippians 4:18
- Euodia (F) — labored side by side with Paul in the gospel; urged to reconcile with Syntyche
Philippians 4:2-3
- Syntyche (F) — labored side by side with Paul in the gospel; urged to reconcile with Euodia
Philippians 4:2-3
- Clement (M) — fellow worker whose name Paul says is written in the book of life
Philippians 4:3
- Demas (M)
Named with Paul's companions in Colossians and Philemon, both likely written around the same time as Philippians; he later deserted Paul (2 Timothy 4:10).
Philippians 1:24