Crescens Summary
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Crescens, a companion of Paul, went to Galatia during Paul's imprisonment.
Paul's companion who went to Galatia (2TI 4:10)
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Crescens
growing; increasing
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Crescens
· Also called · none G2913 · 2TI 4:10 growing; increasing
- he קְרִיסִקִיס qəriysqiys · none · 2TI 4:10
- el Κρήσκης Krēskēs · G2913 · 2TI 4:10
- el Κρήσκης · G2913
- bg Крискент
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Crescens Article
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.
Crescens Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Increasing, probably one of the seventy disciples of Christ. He was one of Paul’s assistants (2 Tim. 4:10), probably a Christian of Rome.
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