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His name appears in the Apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy, which is traditionally considered one of the Pastoral Epistles. The reference to Crescens is brief, yet it provides insight into the early Christian missionary efforts and the network of Paul's associates.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Crescens is mentioned in <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a>: "for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia." <br><br><b>Context and Role:</b><br><br>In this passage, Paul is writing to Timothy from prison, likely in Rome, during a time when he is facing his impending martyrdom. The letter is filled with personal notes and instructions, reflecting Paul's concern for the churches and his close companions. Crescens is listed among those who have left Paul, but unlike Demas, who is noted for deserting Paul out of love for the world, Crescens is simply mentioned as having gone to Galatia. This suggests that Crescens' departure was not out of disloyalty but rather part of the missionary work and the spread of the Gospel.<br><br><b>Missionary Activity:</b><br><br>The mention of Galatia indicates that Crescens was involved in the mission to this region, which was a significant area for early Christian evangelism. Galatia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey, was a region where Paul had previously established churches during his missionary journeys (<a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6</a>, <a href="/galatians/1-2.htm">Galatians 1:2</a>). Crescens' journey to Galatia implies that he was entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing and possibly expanding the Christian communities there.<br><br><b>Historical and Traditional Insights:</b><br><br>While the New Testament provides limited information about Crescens, early Christian tradition offers some additional insights, though these are not universally accepted or verified. Some traditions suggest that Crescens later became a bishop in Galatia or even in Vienna (modern-day Vienne in France), though these accounts are not substantiated by the biblical text.<br><br><b>Significance:</b><br><br>Crescens' mention, though brief, highlights the collaborative nature of early Christian ministry. Paul relied on a network of faithful companions to carry out the work of the Gospel across the Roman Empire. Crescens' role, as inferred from the text, underscores the importance of steadfastness and dedication in the mission field, contrasting with the negative example of Demas.<br><br>In summary, Crescens serves as a reminder of the many unsung heroes of the early Church who played crucial roles in the spread of Christianity, working diligently and faithfully alongside the more prominent figures like Paul and Timothy.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Crescens</span><p>growing; increasing<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Crescens</span><p>(<i>growing</i>), (<a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a>) an assistant of St. Paul, said to have been one of the seventy disciples.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Crescens</span><p>An assistant of the apostle Paul, and probably one of the seventy disciples; supposed to have exercised his ministry in Galatia, <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Increasing, probably one of the seventy disciples of Christ. He was one of Paul's assistants (<a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a>), probably a Christian of Rome. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CRESCENS</span><p>kres'-enz (Kreskes, "increasing"): An assistant of Paul, mentioned in <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a> as having gone to Galatia. That he was one of the Seventy, and that he founded the church in Vienna in Gaul, are traditions without any trustworthy basis.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2913.htm"><span class="l">2913. Kreskes -- <b>Crescens</b>, a Christian</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Crescens</b>, a Christian. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Kreskes<br> Phonetic Spelling: (krace'-kace) Short Definition: <b>Crescens</b> Definition: <b>Crescens</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2913.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_15__24_crescens.htm"><span class="l"><b>Crescens</b> of Cirta Said: "The Letters of Our Most Beloved Cyprian <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI. Chapter 15. " 24. <b>Crescens</b> of Cirta said: "The letters of<br> our most beloved Cyprian to Jubaianus? "24. <b>Crescens</b> of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 15 24 crescens.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/the_second_apology_of_justin_for_the_christians/chapter_iii_justin_accuses_crescens_of.htm"><span class="l">Justin Accuses <b>Crescens</b> of Ignorant Prejudice against the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter III."Justin accuses <b>Crescens</b> of ignorant prejudice against the<br> Christians. I too, therefore, expect to be plotted against <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iii justin accuses crescens of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_xvi_justin_the_philosopher_preaches.htm"><span class="l">Justin the Philosopher Preaches the Word of Christ in Rome and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of our doctrines to the rulers already named, [1170] was crowned with divine martyrdom,<br> [1171] in consequence of a plot laid against him by <b>Crescens</b>, [1172] a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xvi justin the philosopher preaches.htm</font><p><a href="/library/addison/the_evidences_of_the_christian_religion_with_additional_discourses/sect_i_general_division_of.htm"><span class="l">General Division of the Following Discourse, with Regard to Pagan <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> death, resided, made converts, and suffered martyrdom at Rome, where he was engaged<br> with philosophers, and in a particular manner with <b>Crescens</b> the Cynic, who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sect i general division of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/jerome_and_gennadius_lives_of_illustrious_men_/chapter_xxiii_justin.htm"><span class="l">Justin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He, when he had held diatribas in the city of Rome, and had convicted <b>Crescens</b> the<br> cynic, who said many blasphemous things against the Christians, of gluttony <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/jerome and gennadius lives of illustrious men /chapter xxiii justin.htm</font><p><a href="/library/africanus/the_writings_of_julius_africanus/iv_the_passion_of_st_symphorosa.htm"><span class="l">The Passion of St. Symphorosa and Her Seven Sons.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And he ordered <b>Crescens</b>, the first, to be transfixed in the throat; and Julian,<br> the second, to be stabbed in the breast; and Nemesius, the third, to be struck <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/iv the passion of st symphorosa.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/homily_x_2_timothy_iv.htm"><span class="l">2 Timothy iv. 13-Sep</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved<br> this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; <b>Crescens</b> to Galatia <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homily x 2 timothy iv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_martyrdom_of_justin_chariton_charites/introductory_note_to_the_martyrdom.htm"><span class="l">Introductory Note to the Martyrdom of Justin Martyr</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Martyr. <b>Crescens</b>, a cynic, has the ill-renown of stirring up the persecution<br> in which Justin and his friends suffered for Christ. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../introductory note to the martyrdom.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/who_is_the_rich_man_that_shall_be_saved/tatian.htm"><span class="l">Tatian.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Coliseum, 75. Constellations, origin of, 69. Corates, 66. Creation, 67. <b>Crescens</b>,<br> loathsome character of, 73. persecutes Justin, 73. Cretans, always liars, 76. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/who is the rich man that shall be saved/tatian.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lake/landmarks_in_the_history_of_early_christianity/index_2.htm"><span class="l">Landmarks in the History of Early Christianity</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 105 Corinthians, First Epistle to, 63, 89, 90 Epistles to, 98 Cornelius, 58, 59,<br> 87 Cornutus, 123, 124, 128 Councils, local, 6 Creation, 84 <b>Crescens</b>, 127 Cross <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lake/landmarks in the history of early christianity/index 2.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/crescens.htm"><span class="l"><b>Crescens</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>CRESCENS</b>. kres'-enz (Kreskes, "increasing"): An assistant of Paul, mentioned in<br> 2 Timothy 4:10 as having gone to Galatia. <b>...</b><b>Crescens</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crescens.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/crescent.htm"><span class="l">Crescent (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crescent.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm"><span class="l">Titus (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> This throws light upon the statement in 2 Timothy 4:10, that Titus at that<br> time had gone to Dalmatia, and a certain <b>Crescens</b> to Gaul. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/titus.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm"><span class="l">Galatia (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 23). <b>Crescens</b> was sent thither by Paul toward the close of his life (2 Timothy<br> 4:10). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GALATIA. ga <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/galatia.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/latin.htm"><span class="l">Latin (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> There are Latin words in the New Testament: In particular Latin proper names like<br> Aquila, Cornelius, Claudia, Clemens, <b>Crescens</b>, Crispus, Fortunatus, Julia <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/latin.htm - 28k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forsaken.htm"><span class="l">Forsaken (110 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and<br> is departed unto Thessalonica; <b>Crescens</b> to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forsaken.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forsook.htm"><span class="l">Forsook (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (ASV). 2 Timothy 4:10 for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and<br> went to Thessalonica; <b>Crescens</b> to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. (ASV YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forsook.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thessaloni'ca.htm"><span class="l">Thessaloni'ca (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Timothy 4:10 for Demas forsook me, having loved the present age, and went on to<br> Thessalonica, <b>Crescens</b> to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thessaloni'ca.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/demas.htm"><span class="l">Demas (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Timothy 4:10 for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went<br> to Thessalonica; <b>Crescens</b> to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/demas.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dalmatia.htm"><span class="l">Dalmatia (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Timothy 4:10 for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went<br> to Thessalonica; <b>Crescens</b> to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dalmatia.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Crescens (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a></span><br />for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; <span class="boldtext">Crescens</span> to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/crescens.htm">Crescens</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/crescens--a_disciple_with_paul_at_rome.htm">Crescens: A Disciple With Paul at Rome</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crescent.htm">Crescent (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm">Galatia (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/latin.htm">Latin (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/forsaken.htm">Forsaken (110 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/forsook.htm">Forsook (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thessaloni'ca.htm">Thessaloni'ca (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/demas.htm">Demas (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dalmatia.htm">Dalmatia (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deserted.htm">Deserted (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crept.htm">Crept (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/loving.htm">Loving (292 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/loved.htm">Loved (249 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/apostles.htm">Apostles (79 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/departed.htm">Departed (270 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/acts.htm">Acts (271 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/age.htm">Age (404 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/crept.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Crept"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Crept" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/c/crescens--a_disciple_with_paul_at_rome.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Crescens: A Disciple With Paul at Rome"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Crescens: A Disciple With Paul at Rome" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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