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Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
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A Strategic Destination
Commentators note that Paul's 100-mile journey to Thessalonica was intentional. He traveled a major Roman road to reach this bustling capital city. Its strategic location as a commercial and political hub made it the perfect center from which the gospel could spread throughout the entire province, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to mission.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER 17
Amphipolis. This was the capital of the eastern province of Macedonia. It was originally a colony of the Athenians; but …
When they had passed through (διοδευσαντες). First aorist active participle of διοδευω, common verb in the Koine (Polybius,…
19th Century
Anglican
Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia.—The two cities were both on the great Roman roads known as the…
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Thirty-three miles southwest of Philippi was Amphipolis, at one time the capital of the northern district of Macedonia. Situated on the east bank o…
16th Century
Protestant
They came to Thessalonica. We do not know why Paul attempted nothing at Amphipolis and Apollonia, which were, nevertheless, famous cities,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when they had passed through Amphipolls A city of Macedonia, where it is placed by Pliny F17 ; according …
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The aim and scope of Paul's preaching and arguing was to prove that Jesus is the Christ. He necessarily had to suffer for us, because he could not …
