Acts 16:12

Modern

From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia—a colony. Now we were staying some days in this city.

Latin

…et inde Philippos, quæ est prima partis Macedoniæ civitas, colonia. Eramus autem in hac urbe diebus aliquot, conferentes.

Greek

English

From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

At Philippi, about 17 kilometers (10 miles) from the coast of Neapolis, Paul began his mission work in Europe.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Thessalonians 2:2
As 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.
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
Acts 20:6
And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.
Acts 16:9
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Acts 16:21
…by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there Philippi: A city in Macedonia visited by Paul Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire