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Cilicia

Facts:

Cilicia was a small Roman province located in the southeastern part of what is now the modern-day country of Turkey. It borders the Aegean Sea.

The apostle Paul was a citizen from the city of Tarsus located in Cilicia.
Paul spent several years in Cilicia after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
Some of the Jews from Cilicia were among those who confronted Stephen and influenced the people to stone him to death.

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(See also: Paul, Stephen, Tarsus)

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Strong's: G2791