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.
Philippi
A colony
Bible References
Philippi
Acts 20:6
While we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the Passover, and joined them five days later at Troas, where we stayed for a week.
Philippians 1:1
To all Christ's People at Philippi, with the Presiding Officers and Assistants, from Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
For, although we had experienced suffering and ill-treatment, as you know, at Philippi, we had the courage, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News in spite of great opposition.
A colony
Acts 16:21
"They are Jews, and they are teaching customs which it is not right for us, as Romans, to sanction or adopt."