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
after the feast of unleaven'd bread we sail'd from Philippi, and in five days we join'd them at Troas, where we stay'd seven.
Philippians 1:1
the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
on the contrary, notwithstanding the outrages, you know we suffer'd at Philippi, we had still the resolution, by the divine assistance, to preach the gospel of God to you without reserve against all opposition.

A colony

Acts 16:21
as it is not lawful for Romans, as we are, to admit or practise.