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Erastus
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008
Erastus , in the New Testament. 1 Companion of Paul. 2 Early Christian, probably the same as 1. 3 Chamberlain of Corinth.
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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008
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