Erastus

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 3 verses

the name means beloved Strong's Lexicon

Erastus was a companion of Paul who served as the city treasurer in Corinth.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Beloved. (1.) The "chamberlain" of the city of Corinth (Rom. 16:23), and one of Paul's disciples. As treasurer of such a city he was a public officer of great dignity, and his conversion to the gospel was accordingly a proof of the wonderful success of the apostle's labours.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Acts 19:22.

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Verses that name Erastus

Acts 19:22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Romans 16:23 Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
2 Timothy 4:20 Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.