Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
Thessalonica in the Bible
Major port city where Paul established a church and later wrote two epistles, modern-day Thessaloniki.
Historical Context
Thessalonica was the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia and an important commercial port on the Via Egnatia. Named after the sister of Alexander the Great, the city was a crucial hub for trade and communication between Rome and the Eastern provinces.
Location Details
Country: Greece
Region: Macedonia
Coordinates: 40.640100, 22.944400
Type: Place
Bible Verses About Thessalonica
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