| Roman Centurion considered by Christians 
		to be the first Gentile to convert to the faith | Probably: 
		Dionysius the Areopagite  Judge converted to Christianity through preaching 
		of Paul | A dealer in 
		purple cloth from the city of Thyatira Converted to 
		Christianity through preaching of Paul | Slave of Philemon 
		Converted to Christianity through preaching of Paul | 
	
		| Originally "Joseph" 
		Name means "man of encouragement Accompanied Paul on his early missions | Disciple of Jesus 
		First Martyr (witnessed by Paul)   | Accompanied Paul on 
		many of his missions. Had Greek father | "The first woman 
		deacon" ?? Pheobe served as a 'deacon' and was sent by 
		Paul to the Church at Rome (possibly with his 
		Epistle?) |