Who laid down their necks

Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. – Romans 16.3-4

I love Priscilla and Aquila. We don’t see much about them, but when we do they always seem to be helping and supporting and doing what needs to be done where they are.

They were not ‘full time’ Christian workers. Their support did not come from the church but from their own work as tentmakers. Persecution sent them from Judea to Corinth were the met Paul. They ended up in Ephesus where they taught a man named who Apollos who though fervent and righteous needed some Bible teaching. As a result of their teaching he became mighty in the scriptures and a powerful tool for God’s work.

This amazing couple ae not amongst the superstars of scripture. They just always seemed to be there when and where they were needed. That’s the kind of helpers God is looking for today. Those who will be there and ready to give all and even risk their lives if need be.

Paul thanked them for their works and all the Gentile believers were grateful for them
May God grant us to be the kind of helpers in the ministry that are willing to lay our lives on the line for the cause of the gospel.