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Mnason
a diligent seeker; an exhorter
Μνάσων Mnasōn
Mnason (Greek: Μνάσων, Mnasōn) means “a diligent seeker; an exhorter”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Acts 21:16. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Agabus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Mnason
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- 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 | Acts 21:16 |
| Cross-references | 21 linked passages |
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- Saul co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Saul.
- Paul co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Paul.
Origin & meaning
Μνάσων, -ωνος, ὁ
Mnason: Act.21:16.†
(AS)
Mnason, an early disciple from Cyprus, provided lodging for Paul and his companions when they arrived in Jerusalem.
The biblical story
Mnason is mentioned in Act.21.16 as a disciple from Cyprus who hosted the apostle Paul and his companions during their visit to Jerusalem. He is described as an "early disciple," indicating that he had been a follower of Christ for a long time, possibly even from the early days of the church.
As Paul and his group traveled to Jerusalem, they were accompanied by some disciples from Caesarea who brought them to Mnason's house. This suggests that Mnason was well-known and respected within the Christian community and that his home was a safe and welcoming place for fellow believers.
Mnason's Cypriot background is significant, as Cyprus was one of the first places where the gospel was preached to non-Jewish people (Act.11.19-20). His presence in Jerusalem and his willingness to host Paul and his companions demonstrate the unity and hospitality that characterized the early church, despite the cultural and geographical diversity of its members.
Although no further details are provided about Mnason's life or ministry, his brief mention in Acts 21 highlights the importance of hospitality, fellowship, and support within the early Christian community. His actions exemplify the love and care that believers showed for one another as they worked to spread the gospel message throughout the world.
Key verses
Mnason appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
Acts 21:16
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Acts (1)
- Acts 21:16