# Berea

## Facts:

In New Testament times, Berea (or Beroea) was a prosperous Greek city in southeast Macedonia, about 80 kilometers south of Thessalonica.

* 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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(See also: [Macedonia](../names/macedonia.md), [Paul](../names/paul.md), [Silas](../names/silas.md), [Thessalonica](../names/thessalonica.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 17:11](rc://en/tn/help/act/17/11)
* [Acts 17:13-15](rc://en/tn/help/act/17/13)
* [Acts 20:04](rc://en/tn/help/act/20/04)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: G960