Romans 16:4

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.

Cross-references

Romans 5:7 Related theme

Romans 5:7 notes the rarity of dying for a righteous person; Priscilla and Aquila's risk exemplifies that rare love.

John 15:13 Parallel

John 15:13 defines ultimate love as laying down life for friends; Priscilla and Aquila's risk for Paul embodies this.

1 John 3:16 Parallel

1 John 3:16 calls believers to lay down their lives for others—mirroring Priscilla and Aquila's sacrificial risk for Paul.

Judges 9:17 Parallel

Judges 9:17 also uses 'risked his life' for Gideon, paralleling the same phrase for Prisca and Aquila's sacrifice.

Acts 18:2 Historical context

Acts 18:2 introduces Priscilla and Aquila, the same couple who risked their necks in Romans 16:4.

1 Corinthians 16:19 Historical context

1 Corinthians 16:19 also mentions Aquila and Prisca and greetings from churches — directly linking to the same couple and church thanks.

2 Timothy 4:19 Historical context

2 Tim 4:19 sends greetings to the same couple Priscilla and Aquila, showing their continued partnership with Paul.

Philippians 2:30 describes Epaphroditus risking his life for Christ's work, paralleling Priscilla and Aquila's sacrifice.