Aristarchus is a figure mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. He was a Macedonian Christian from Thessalonica and a companion of the Apostle Paul. He is mentioned in several of Paul's letters and in the Book of Acts.
Here's what we know about him from the Bible:
* A Companion of Paul: He accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys.
* Involved in a Riot in Ephesus: In Acts 19:29, he was seized along with Gaius during a riot in Ephesus incited by Demetrius, a silversmith who felt threatened by Paul's preaching against idol worship.
* Traveled with Paul to Rome: Aristarchus sailed with Paul on his journey to Rome as a prisoner (Acts 27:2).
* A "Fellow Prisoner": In Colossians 4:10, Paul refers to Aristarchus as his "fellow prisoner," implying he shared Paul's imprisonment, even if not under the same official charges. This phrase is also used in Philemon 1:24 where Paul calls Aristarchus a "fellow worker".
Aristarchus appears to have been a loyal and dedicated follower of Paul, willing to share in his hardships and risks for the sake of the Gospel.