Crescens (also known as Crescens) was one of the apostle Paul's co-workers in the early church. He is mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:10 as someone who left Paul and went to Galatia. Although little is known about him, he is regarded as one of the early Christian missionaries who contributed to the spread of the gospel.
Schlüsselereignisse
Co-worker with Paul
Crescens was part of Paul's circle of co-workers during his ministry and missionary work in the early church.
Crescens left Paul and traveled to Galatia (or Gaul according to some manuscripts) to preach the gospel there. This is mentioned in connection with Paul's second imprisonment in Rome.
Crescens' departure contributed to Paul being almost alone during his second imprisonment in Rome, with only Luke remaining with him. Unlike Demas, who left Paul out of love for the world, it seems that Crescens departed for missionary reasons.
Crescens is mentioned in the closing section of Paul's last known letter, 2 Timothy, which is regarded as Paul's testamentary writing to his spiritual son Timothy.