person

Crescens

Κρήσκης

Crescens, a companion of Paul, went to Galatia during Paul's imprisonment.

verses
1
first named
2 Timothy 4:10
last named
2 Timothy 4:10
period
the New Testament
role
Man

Description

Who was Crescens?

In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

Crescens is mentioned briefly in 2Ti.4.10 as one of Paul's companions who had left him during his imprisonment in Rome. Paul states that Crescens had gone to Galatia, a region in Asia Minor where Paul had previously ministered and established churches. The reason for Crescens' departure is not specified, but it is possible that he went to Galatia to continue ministry work or to attend to personal matters.

Paul's mention of Crescens, along with others who had left him, highlights the challenges and loneliness he faced during his final imprisonment. Despite this, Paul remained committed to his faith and the spread of the gospel.

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Where the story of Crescens happensThe one place the claims about Crescens reach, on a map of the world the text moves through, framed to them: Galatia. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer, sized by how many rows put Crescens there. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Galatia
the New TestamentThe one place the claims about Crescens reach

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  1. 2 Timothy1 verse

    4:10

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