Aquila (bible)
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Aquila (Gk. Ἀκύλας Akúlas) is the name of a man in the New Testament. He was a Jew from Rome, who with his wife Prisca or Priscilla had settled in Corinth, where Paul stayed with them (Acts 18:2-3). They became Christians and fellow-workers with Paul, to whom they seem to have shown their devotion in some special way (Rom. 16:3-5). See also Acts 18:18-19; 1 Corinthians 16:19; and 2 Timothy 4:19.
Aquila was responsible for (with his wife Priscilla) solidifying Apollos in the faith. They also lived in Ephesus. The teaching ministry of Aquila with his wife Priscilla were known in Ephesus. This is interesting because Ephesus is recipient of several letters that give instructions regarding wives/women in ministry. These passages may have reference to this marriage, although we are not certain. (Acts 18:18-26; 1 Tim 2:9-15; Eph. 5:21-23) Please note that the Greek word for woman in all of these passages can also be translated wife. Hence the potential echo of Aquila's wife, Priscilla.
He is regarded as a saint by several Christian churches, including the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, which holds a commemoration service for him, Priscilla, and Apollos on February 13.
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