Macedonia · New Testament · 23 verses
A Roman province in the north of Greece, including cities such as Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. The name appears in Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians and 4 more in the King James text.
About Macedonia
A Roman province in the north of Greece, including cities such as Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea.
Its place in the story
Macedonia was where Paul first brought the gospel to Europe after his vision at Troas. The Macedonian churches were marked by generous giving despite their poverty.
Macedonia in Scripture (KJV)
“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”
“And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.”
“After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”
“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.”
A Roman province in the north of Greece, including cities such as Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. The name appears in Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians and 4 more in the King James text.
What happened at Macedonia?
Macedonia was where Paul first brought the gospel to Europe after his vision at Troas. The Macedonian churches were marked by generous giving despite their poverty.