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# Berea #
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## Facts: ##
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In New Testament times, Berea (or Beroea) was a prosperous Greek city in southeast Macedonia, about 80 kilometers south of Thessalonica.
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* Paul and Silas fled to the city of Berea after their fellow Christians helped them escape from certain Jews who had caused trouble for them in Thessalonica.
* When the people living in Berea heard Paul preach, they researched the Scriptures to confirm that what he was telling them was true.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names ](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names ))
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(See also: [Macedonia ](../other/macedonia.md ), [Paul ](../other/paul.md ), [Silas ](../other/silas.md ), [Thessalonica ](../other/thessalonica.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 17:10-12 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/17/10 )
* [Acts 17:13-15 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/17/13 )
* [Acts 20:4-6 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/20/04 )
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## Word Data:##
* Strong's: G960