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Crescens
growing; increasing
Κρήσκης Krēskēs
Crescens (Greek: Κρήσκης, Krēskēs) means “growing; increasing”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 2 Timothy 4:10. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Crescens
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
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- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Timothy 4:10 |
| Cross-references | 68 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Demas co-occurrence Appears with Demas in 2 Timothy 4.
- Titus co-occurrence Appears with Titus in 2 Timothy 4.
- Linus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Linus.
- Pudens co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Pudens.
- Carpus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Carpus.
- Claudia co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Claudia.
- Eubulus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eubulus.
- Alexander co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
Origin & meaning
Κρήσκης, -εντος (BI., § 10, 4), ὁ
Crescens: 2Ti.4:10.†
(AS)
Crescens, a companion of Paul, went to Galatia during Paul's imprisonment.
The biblical story
Crescens is mentioned briefly in 2Ti.4.10 as one of Paul's companions who had left him during his imprisonment in Rome. Paul states that Crescens had gone to Galatia, a region in Asia Minor where Paul had previously ministered and established churches. The reason for Crescens' departure is not specified, but it is possible that he went to Galatia to continue ministry work or to attend to personal matters.
Paul's mention of Crescens, along with others who had left him, highlights the challenges and loneliness he faced during his final imprisonment. Despite this, Paul remained committed to his faith and the spread of the gospel.
Key verses
Crescens appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:10
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2 Timothy (1)
- 2 Timothy 4:10