Erastus in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

beloved; amiable. a A native of Corinth, a Christian worker with Paul. Paul sent him with imothy into Macedonia (Acts 19:22; II Tim. 4:20). b A treasurer of the city of Corinth, whence Paul's Epistle to the Romans was sent (Rom. 16:23). Though the texts that are given may all refer to the same man, authorities believe that there were two men by this name. Meta. The harmonizing quality of love. (See CORINTH.)