Acts 16:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.”
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“From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.”
King James Version · Public Domain“and from thence to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the first of the district, a Roman colony: and we were in this city tarrying certain days.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“thence also to Philippi, which is a principal city of the part of Macedonia--a colony. And we were in this city abiding certain days,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 16:12 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 16:9During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
- Acts 16:21by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
- Acts 20:6And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.
- Philippians 1:1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
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