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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)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: G2791