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Asia
Facts:
In Bible times, "Asia" was the name of a province of the Roman Empire. It was located in the western part of what is now the country of Turkey.
- Paul traveled to Asia and shared the gospel in several cities there. Among these were the cities of Ephesus and Colossae.
- To avoid confusion with modern day Asia, it may be necessary to translate this as, "the ancient Roman province called Asia" or "Asia Province."
- All of the churches referenced in Revelation were in the Roman province of Asia.
(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)
(See also: Rome, Paul, Ephesus)
Bible References:
- 1 Corinthians 16:19-20
- 1 Peter 01:1-2
- 2 Timothy 01:15-18
- Acts 06:8-9
- Acts 16:6-8
- Acts 27:1-2
- Revelation 01:4-6
- Romans 16:3-5
Word Data:##
- Strong's: G773