Silas (disambiguation) facts for kids

was an important leader in the early Christian community. He lived around the 1st century AD. He is also known as Silvanus.

Silas is a name that has been used by many different people and places. It can be a first name or a last name.

Who Was Silas?

Silas was a close friend and helper of Paul, a very important figure in early Christianity. He traveled with Paul on many of his journeys. They helped spread the Christian message to different cities.

Silas's Journeys

Silas joined Paul on his second missionary journey. They traveled through places like Syria and Cilicia. They visited many churches and helped them grow stronger. Silas was also with Paul in Philippi. There, they were arrested and put in prison. Even in prison, they sang hymns and prayed. An earthquake then shook the prison, and they were set free.

Silas also worked with Peter. He helped Peter write one of his letters in the Bible. This shows how trusted and important Silas was in the early church.

Other Uses of the Name Silas

The name Silas is used in many ways today.

People Named Silas

• Silas (name): This is a common first name for boys. It is also sometimes used as a last name.
• Silas (Portuguese footballer) (born 1976): A football player from Portugal.
• Silas (footballer, born 1985): A Brazilian football player.
• Silas (footballer, born 1996): Another Brazilian football player.
• Silas Katompa Mvumpa (born 1998): A Congolese football player, often called just Silas.
• Silas: This was a pen name used by the famous American cartoonist Winsor McCay. He created the comic strip Little Nemo in Slumberland.

Places and Shows

• Silas, Alabama: A small town located in the United States.
• Silas (TV series): A television show.

See also

• Sila (disambiguation)