Niger

Niger was a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament. He was a Christian convert from Cyrene, a city in modern-day Libya. He was a companion of Paul and Silas on their missionary journey to Philippi. He was also known as Lucius of Cyrene. Niger was the son of Manaen, a Jewish courtier of Herod Antipas, and his wife, who was a Greek. He had a brother named Rufus. He was a member of the church in Antioch and was one of the prophets and teachers there. Niger is best known for his role in the conversion of the Philippian jailer. After Paul and Silas were arrested and thrown into prison, they prayed and sang hymns. The jailer was so moved by their faith that he asked to be baptized. Niger was the one who baptized him. Niger is also remembered for his role in the spread of the gospel. He was part of the group of missionaries who traveled to Philippi and preached the gospel. He was also part of the group of missionaries who traveled to Thessalonica and Berea. Niger was an important figure in the early church and played a key role in the spread of the gospel. He is remembered for his role in the conversion of the Philippian jailer and his part in the missionary journeys of Paul and Silas.

Niger was mentioned 1 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 1.