A region in Asia Minor visited by Paul
Pisidia
Named in 2 verses of Acts, first in Acts 13:14.
ΠισιδίαPisidia
The name means “pitch; pitchy.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Pisidia Written by AI
Pisidia was an ancient region located in the central part of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), north of Pamphylia and Lycia. It is mentioned in the New Testament in connection with Paul's first missionary journey (Act.13.14; 14:24). Paul and Barnabas traveled to Antioch in Pisidia, where they preached in the synagogue on the Sabbath (Act.13.14-41). Many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, but the jealous Jewish leaders stirred up persecution against them, forcing them to leave the city (Act.13.42-52). Despite the opposition, the word of the Lord spread throughout the whole region (Act.13.49). On their return journey, Paul and Barnabas passed through Pisidia again, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain faithful (Act.14.21-23). The mention of Pisidia in the book of Acts highlights the spread of the gospel in Asia Minor and the challenges faced by early Christian missionaries.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
A district in Asia Minor, to the north of Pamphylia. The Taurus range of mountains extends through it. Antioch, one of its chief cities, was twice visited by Paul (Acts 13:14; 14:21-24).
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
- Acts 13:14
And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down.
- Acts 14:24
After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.