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A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Macedonia

Named in 26 verses across 8 books, first in Acts 16:9.

ΜακεδονίαMacedonia

ΜακεδώνMacedonia

The name means “burning; adoration.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Macedonia Written by AI

Macedonia was a region located in northern Greece, which played a significant role in the early spread of Christianity. The apostle Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia calling him to come and help them (Act.16.9), leading Paul and his companions to travel to Macedonia and preach the gospel there (Act.16.10-12). Paul visited several cities in Macedonia, including Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea (Acts 16-17). He later revisited Macedonia during his third missionary journey (Act.20.1-3). The churches in Macedonia, particularly the Philippians and Thessalonians, were known for their faith, generosity, and support of Paul's ministry (2Co.8.1-5; Php.4.15-16; 1Th.1.7-8). Paul wrote epistles to the Philippians and Thessalonians, which are included in the New Testament. Macedonia is also mentioned in connection with Paul's travel plans (Romans 15:26; 1Co.16.5; 2Co.1.16) and his co-workers, such as Sopater, Aristarchus, and Secundus (Act.19.29; 20:4; 27:2).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

In New Testament times, was a Roman province lying north of Greece. It was governed by a propraetor with the title of proconsul. Paul was summoned by the vision of the “man of Macedonia” to preach the gospel there (Acts 16:9). Frequent allusion is made to this event (18:5; 19:21; Rom. 15:26; 2 Cor. 1:16; 11:9; Phil. 4:15). The history of Paul’s first journey through Macedonia is given in detail in Acts 16:10-17:15. At the close of this journey he returned from Corinth to Syria. He again passed through this country (20:1-6), although the details of the route are not given. After many years he probably visited it for a third time (Phil. 2:24; 1 Tim. 1:3). The first convert made by Paul in Europe was (Acts 16:13-15) Lydia (q.v.), a “seller of purple,” residing in Philippi, the chief city of the eastern division of Macedonia.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. Acts 16:9

    During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

  2. Acts 16:10

    As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

  3. Acts 16:12

    From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.

  4. Acts 18:5

    And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

  5. Acts 19:21

    After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

  6. Acts 19:22

    He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.

  7. Acts 19:29

    Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.

  8. Acts 20:1

    When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.

  9. Acts 20:3

    where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.

  10. Acts 27:2

    We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.

  11. Romans 15:26

    For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

  12. 1 Corinthians 16:5

    After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

  13. 2 Corinthians 1:16

    I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea.

  14. 2 Corinthians 2:13

    I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

  15. 2 Corinthians 7:5

    For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

  16. 2 Corinthians 8:1

    Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

  17. 2 Corinthians 9:2

    For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

  18. 2 Corinthians 9:4

    Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.

  19. 2 Corinthians 11:9

    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

  20. 2 Corinthians 13:14

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

  21. Philippians 4:15

    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

  22. 1 Thessalonians 1:7

    As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

  23. 1 Thessalonians 1:8

    For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

  24. 1 Thessalonians 4:10

    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

  25. 1 Timothy 1:3

    As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines

  26. Titus 3:15

    All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.