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Ephesus, Ephesian, Ephesians

Facts:

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the west coast of what is now the present-day country of Turkey.

  • During the time of the early Christians, Ephesus was the capital of Asia, which was a small Roman province at that time.
  • Because of its location, this city was an important center of trade and travel.
  • A well-known pagan temple for the worship of the goddess Artemis (Diana) was located in Ephesus.
  • Paul lived and worked in Ephesus for more than two years and later appointed Timothy to lead the new believers there.
  • The book of Ephesians in the New Testament is a letter that Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus.

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(See also: Asia, Paul, Timothy)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G2179, G2180, G2181