# 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.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [macedonia](../other/macedonia.md) **·** [paul](../other/paul.md) **·** [silas](../other/silas.md) **·** [thessalonica](../other/thessalonica.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 17:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/17/10)
* [Acts 17:13-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/17/13)
* [Acts 20:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/20/04)