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Mnason was a first-century Cyprian Christian, who is mentioned in the New Testament Book of Acts as offering hospitality to the apostle Paul and his companions in Jerusalem, when they travelled there from Caesarea. Ambiguities in the Greek text of the verse have led to some debate about the nature of Mnason's service to Paul. Although only mentioned in one verse, many Christians have seen Mnason as a good example of perseverance in the faith and exercising hospitality.

Matthew Henry praises Mnason for the fact that he offered Paul lodging "though he had heard what trouble Paul was likely to come into, which might bring those that entertained him into trouble too".

p. 372

 * Possibly one of the 70
 * "We do not read of any hesitance toward Gentiles in his household"
 * Early disciple = "an invaluable preparation for Paul's rough roads, which lay just ahead"

Lenski
9 men in total (?) Decided on Mnason as suitable due to his standing in the church in Jerusalem

More in Marshall about Hellenist Jew stuff.

ISBE, p. 388
pron nā'sən "As a Hellenist he made an ideal host for Paul and his Gentile companions".

J. J. Hughes, "Mnason",