Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

A colony

Bible References

Philippi

Acts 20:6
but we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread. In five days we reached them at Troas, where we spent seven days.
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus:

To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
On the contrary, after we had previously suffered, and we were treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.

A colony

Acts 16:21
and are promoting customs that are not legal for us as Romans to adopt or practice.”

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