An informational overview of Papias and his interpretive work.
Biblical Context
Papias appears in early tradition.
A Collector of Apostolic Traditions
Papias, bishop of Hierapolis, gathered oral teachings from those who had known the apostles. His five?volume *Expositions of the Sayings of the Lord* influenced later writers despite surviving only in fragments.
Archaeological Evidence
Hierapolis excavations reveal early Christian tombs, inscriptions, and bishop lists. The city’s thermal baths and theaters match the environment Papias lived in.
Bible Verses About Papias of Hierapolis: Early Interpreter
Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 3.39 – Quotes Papias.
Irenaeus, Against Heresies 5.33 – Papias on millennialism.
Papias fragment 1 – Mark’s accuracy.
Papias fragment 3 – Matthew’s sayings.
Papias fragment 5 – Eyewitness preference.
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