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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 17:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER 17
Amphipolis. This was the capital of the eastern province of Macedonia. It was originally a colony of the Athenians; but …
AT Robertson
On Acts 17:1
When they had passed through (διοδευσαντες). First aorist active participle of διοδευω, common verb in the Koine (Polybius,…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 17:1
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 17:1
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 17:1
16th Century
Theologian
They came to Thessalonica. We do not know why Paul attempted nothing at Amphipolis and Apollonia, which were, nevertheless, famous cities,…
John Gill
On Acts 17:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now when they had passed through Amphipolls A city of Macedonia, where it is placed by Pliny F17 ; according …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 17:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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 …