This is the name of the place Achaia: A Roman province in southern Greece, including Corinth.
Definition
Ἀχαία (T, Ἀχαΐα), -ας, ἡ (Bl., § 46, 11)
Achaia, the Roman province: Acts 18:12, 27; 19:21, Romans 15:26, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Corinthians 1:1; 9:2; 11:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8.
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- Acts 18:12Ἀχαΐας · AchaiaWhile Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
- Acts 18:27Ἀχαΐαν · AchaiaWhen Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
- Acts 19:21Ἀχαΐαν · AchaiaAfter these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
- Romans 15:26Ἀχαΐα · AchaiaFor Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
- 1 Corinthians 16:15Ἀχαΐας · in AchaiaYou know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
- 2 Corinthians 1:1Ἀχαΐᾳ · AchaiaPaul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
- 2 Corinthians 9:2Ἀχαΐα · in AchaiaFor I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
- 2 Corinthians 11:10Ἀχαΐας · of AchaiaAs surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7Ἀχαΐᾳ · AchaiaAs a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8Ἀχαΐᾳ · AchaiaFor not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.