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Paul and Silas ministered together on the second missionary journey (Acts 15–18). Paul and Silas are first mentioned together after the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, as both men were part of the group that took the council’s decision back to Syrian Antioch. Silas is called a “prophet” who “said much to encourage and strengthen the believers” in Antioch.

After Paul and Barnabas parted ways, Paul chose Silas as a traveling companion, and they went to Syria and Cilicia, ministering to the churches. After that, Paul and Silas traveled to Derbe and Lystra, where they picked up another companion, Timothy. Following a journey through Asia Minor, the Spirit led Paul and Silas into Macedonia. During the missionaries’ time in Philippi, people were saved and a church was established, but Satan opposed their work. Paul and Silas were arrested, beaten, and put in prison for their preaching. 

After lots of ministry together, the last mention of Silas in Acts is in 18:5, as he and Paul are in Corinth. Paul stayed with the Corinthians for a year and six months (Acts 18:11) and then left for Antioch, apparently alone. 

Paul and Silas were like-minded and equally committed to the service of God. Whether they were praying for guidance in Asia, blazing new trails in Europe, preaching in synagogues, or singing in jail, Paul and Silas did it together.

This week, we're going to spend time studying the lives of Paul and Silas and the "pit" of confusion.