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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.
(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
(See also: [Paul](../names/paul.md), [Stephen](../names/stephen.md), [Tarsus](../names/tarsus.md))
## Bible References: ##
* [Acts 06:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/act/06/08)
* [Acts 15:39-41](rc://en/tn/help/act/15/39)
* [Acts 27:3-6](rc://en/tn/help/act/27/03)
* [Galatians 01:21-24](rc://en/tn/help/gal/01/21)
## Word Data:##
* Strong's: G2791