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And we stayed there several days. <a href="/nlt/acts/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> From there we reached Philippi, a major city of that district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. And we stayed there several days. <a href="/esv/acts/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, which is the leading city of the district of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were staying some days in this city. <a href="/kjv/acts/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. <a href="/nkjv/acts/16.htm">New King James Version</a> and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days. <a href="/nasb_/acts/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia, a Roman colony; and we were spending some days in this city. <a href="/nasb/acts/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia, a Roman colony; and we were staying in this city for some days. <a href="/nasb77/acts/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia, a Roman colony; and we were staying in this city for some days. <a href="/lsb/acts/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia, a Roman colony; and we were staying in this city for some days. <a href="/amp/acts/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and from there [we came] to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia, a Roman colony. We stayed on in this city for several days; <a href="/csb/acts/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, a Roman colony and a leading city of the district of Macedonia. We stayed in that city for several days. <a href="/hcsb/acts/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, a Roman colony, which is a leading city of that district of Macedonia. We stayed in that city for a number of days. <a href="/asv/acts/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> and from thence to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the first of the district, a Roman colony: and we were in this city tarrying certain days. <a href="/cev/acts/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> From there we went to Philippi, which is a Roman colony in the first district of Macedonia. We spent several days in Philippi. <a href="/erv/acts/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> and from thence to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the first of the district, a Roman colony: and we were in this city tarrying certain days. <a href="/gwt/acts/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and from there we went to the city of Philippi. Philippi is a leading city in that part of Macedonia, and it is a Roman colony. We were in this city for a number of days. <a href="/gnt/acts/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> From there we went inland to Philippi, a city of the first district of Macedonia; it is also a Roman colony. We spent several days there. <a href="/isv/acts/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> and from there to Philippi, an important city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We were in this city for several days. <a href="/msb/acts/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. <a href="/net/acts/16.htm">NET Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of that district of Macedonia, a Roman colony. We stayed in this city for some days. <a href="/nheb/acts/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a principle city of that district of Macedonia, a colony. We were staying some days in this city. <a href="/wbt/acts/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and thence to Philippi, which is a city in Macedonia, the first in its district, a Roman colony. And there we stayed some little time. <a href="/web/acts/16.htm">World English Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the foremost of the district, a Roman colony. We were staying some days in this city. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> there also to Philippi, which is a principal city of the part of Macedonia—a colony. And we were abiding in this city some days; <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, which is the leading city of the district of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were staying some days in this city. <a href="/ylt/acts/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> thence also to Philippi, which is a principal city of the part of Macedonia -- a colony. And we were in this city abiding certain days, <a href="/slt/acts/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thence to Philippi, which is the first city of Macedonia, a colony. And we were in that city passing certain days.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were in this city some days conferring together. <a href="/cpdv/acts/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and from there to Philippi, which is the preeminent city in the area of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were in this city some days, conferring together. <a href="/nabre/acts/16.htm">New American Bible</a> and from there to Philippi, a leading city in that district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We spent some time in that city. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And from thence to Phi-lip’pi, which is the capital of Mac-e-do’ni-a, and is a colony: and we were in that city on some holidays. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And from there to Philippus, which is the capital of Macedonia, and it is a colony, but we were in this city for notable days.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and thence to Philippi, which is the first city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony. We remained in that city some days: <a href="/godbey/acts/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and thence into Philippi, which is the first city of the Macedonian region, a colony. And we were in that city spending some days. <a href="/haweis/acts/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and from thence to Philippi, which is the first city in that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we abode in that city some days.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> from thence we marched to Philippi, the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony, having stopp'd there some days, <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and thence to Philippi, which is a city in Macedonia, the first in its district, a Roman colony. And there we stayed some little time. <a href="/worrell/acts/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of the district of Macedonia, a colony. And we were tarrying in this city certain days. <a href="/worsley/acts/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a Roman colony. And we staid some time in this city. <a href="/parallel/acts/16-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5274" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Lydia's Conversion in Philippi</a> 11We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis. 12<a href="/greek/2547.htm" title="2547: kakeithen (Conj) -- And thence, and from there; and then afterwards. From kai and ekeithen; likewise from that place.">From there</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">we went to</a> <a href="/greek/2862.htm" title="2862: kolōnia (N-NFS) -- A colony, a city settlement of Roman (soldier) citizens; a garrison city. Of Latin origin; a Roman colony for veterans.">the Roman colony</a> <a href="/greek/5375.htm" title="5375: Philippous (N-AMP) -- Philippi, a great city of the Roman province Macedonia. Plural of Philippos; Philippi, a place in Macedonia.">of Philippi,</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hētis (RelPro-NFS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtē (Adj-GFS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">the leading</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polis (N-NFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of that</a> <a href="/greek/3310.htm" title="3310: meridos (N-GFS) -- Feminine of meros; a portion, i.e. Province, share or participation.">district</a> <a href="/greek/3109.htm" title="3109: Makedonias (N-GFS) -- (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece.">of Macedonia.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ēmen (V-IIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1304.htm" title="1304: diatribontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To tarry, continue, stay in a place. From dia and the base of tribos; to wear through, i.e. Remain.">we stayed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautē (DPro-DFS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polei (N-DFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">there</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinas (IPro-AFP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">several</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days.</a> 13On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:10</a> And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18</a> Therefore encourage one another with these words. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-27.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:27</a> I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.Philippi.<a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Acts 20:6</a> And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.<a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a> Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a> But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.the chief.<a href="/acts/16-21.htm">Acts 16:21</a> And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/14-25.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">District</a> <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/12-29.htm">Foremost</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Important</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Little</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/acts/14-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/mark/8-27.htm">Philippi</a> <a href="/mark/8-27.htm">Philip'pi</a> <a href="/acts/14-12.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/11-11.htm">Staying</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Tarrying</a> <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-21.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">District</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Foremost</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Important</a> <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Little</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Philippi</a> <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Philip'pi</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Staying</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Tarrying</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 16</div>1. <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,</a> 7. <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,</a> 14. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">convert Lydia,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">and cast out a spirit of divination;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">The prison doors are opened.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">The jailor is converted,</a> 35. <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">and they are delivered.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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As a Roman colony, Philippi enjoyed special privileges, including Roman citizenship for its inhabitants, exemption from certain taxes, and a degree of self-governance. This status made it a strategic location for spreading the Gospel, as Roman colonies were often centers of commerce and culture. The city's Roman influence is evident in its architecture and infrastructure, remnants of which have been uncovered through archaeological excavations. The Apostle Paul's journey to Philippi marks the first recorded introduction of Christianity to Europe, highlighting the city's importance in the early church's expansion.the leading city of that district of Macedonia Philippi was not the capital of Macedonia, but it was a prominent city in the district. Its designation as a "leading city" underscores its economic and strategic importance. The Via Egnatia, a major Roman road, passed through Philippi, facilitating travel and trade. This infrastructure would have aided Paul and his companions in their missionary efforts. The city's prominence is further emphasized by its historical significance, as it was the site of the Battle of Philippi, where Mark Antony and Octavian defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius. This victory solidified Roman control and influence in the region.And we stayed there several days Paul's extended stay in Philippi allowed him to establish a strong foundation for the church there. During this time, he engaged with the local population, including Lydia, a significant convert whose household became the first European church. The phrase "several days" suggests a period of teaching and discipleship, crucial for nurturing new believers. This stay also led to the conversion of the Philippian jailer and his household, demonstrating the power of the Gospel to transform lives across different social strata. The church in Philippi would later become a source of support and encouragement for Paul, as evidenced by his letter to the Philippians, which reflects a deep bond between the apostle and the believers in this city.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A significant city in Macedonia, known as a Roman colony. It was a strategic location for spreading the Gospel due to its status and influence. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_colony.htm">Roman Colony</a> Philippi was a Roman colony, meaning it had special privileges and was governed by Roman law. This status made it a melting pot of cultures and ideas, providing a unique opportunity for the Gospel to reach diverse groups. 3. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a> A region in Northern Greece, significant in the spread of Christianity. Paul’s journey to Macedonia was prompted by a vision, indicating divine guidance in his missionary work. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_his_companions.htm">Paul and his companions</a> The apostle Paul, along with Silas, Timothy, and possibly Luke, traveled to Philippi as part of their missionary journey, demonstrating their commitment to spreading the Gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/s/several_days.htm">Several Days</a> The phrase indicates that Paul and his companions spent a considerable amount of time in Philippi, allowing them to establish relationships and lay the groundwork for the church there.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_in_missionary_work.htm">Divine Guidance in Missionary Work</a> Just as Paul was guided to Philippi, believers today should seek and be open to God’s direction in their ministry efforts. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_evangelism.htm">Strategic Evangelism</a> Philippi’s status as a Roman colony made it a strategic location for the Gospel. Christians should consider the strategic importance of their mission fields. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a> The diverse culture of Philippi required Paul to engage with different people groups. Believers are called to engage with and understand the cultures they minister to. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Paul and his companions stayed several days, showing commitment and perseverance. Christians should be patient and persistent in their ministry efforts. <a href="/topical/b/building_relationships.htm">Building Relationships</a> The time spent in Philippi allowed for relationship-building, which is crucial for effective ministry and discipleship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 16</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_philippians_3_14_on_goals.htm">What does Philippians 3:14 mean about pursuing goals?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_philippians.htm">Who is the author of Philippians?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_philippi_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Philippi?</a> <a href="/q/is_satan_omnipresent.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Philippi?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The chief city of that part of Macedonia.--More accurately, a chief (or first) city of the border-country of Macedonia. The description is not without difficulty, and has been noted by adverse critics as an instance of St. Luke's inaccuracy. The city of Philippi, rebuilt by the father of Alexander the Great, and bearing his name in lieu of Krenides ( = the fountains), was situated on the Gangites, a tributary of the Strymon; but it was not the chief city of any one of the four sub-divisions of the Roman province of Macedonia, that rank being assigned to Amphipolis, Thessalonica, Pella, and Pelagonia. As there is no definite article in the Greek, it is possible that St. Luke simply meant to say it was a chief town of the district, the epithet Prote ( = first) being often found on the coins of cities which were not capitals. The more probable explanation, however, is that he uses the Greek word translated "part," in the sense of "border-land," as in the LXX. of <a href="/ezekiel/35-7.htm" title="Thus will I make mount Seir most desolate, and cut off from it him that passes out and him that returns.">Ezekiel 35:7</a>, <a href="/ruth/3-7.htm" title="And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.">Ruth 3:7</a>, and that it was the first city of that frontier district, either as the most important or as being the first to which they came in the route by which they travelled. This was precisely the position of Philippi, which, together with Pella and other towns, had been garrisoned by the Romans as outposts against the neighbouring tribes of Thrace. It had been established as a colony by Augustus after the defeat of Brutus and Cassius, and its full title, as seen on the coins of the city, was Colonia Augusta Julia Philippensis.A colony.--The English reader needs to be reminded that a Roman colonia differed from the modern in being essentially a military position. Portions of the conquered territory were commonly assigned to veteran soldiers, and the settlement thus formed was considered politically as an integral part of Rome, all decrees of the emperor or senate being as binding there as in the capital itself. The colonies thus formed were as the "propugnacula imperii" (Cic. de leg. Agrar. c. 27), "populi Romani quasi effigies parvae simulacraque" (Aul. Gell. xvi. 13). Here, then, in the first European city to which St. Paul came, there was something like an earnest of his future victories. Himself a Roman citizen, he was brought into direct contact with Romans. (See Note on <a href="/acts/16-21.htm" title="And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.">Acts 16:21</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - A city of Macedonia, the first of the district, a Roman colony for the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony, A.V.: this for that, A.V.; tarrying for abiding, A.V. A city of Macedonia, etc. This is a difficult sentence. The natural way of construing the words undoubtedly is, as in the A.V., "which is the chief city of the [or, ' that'] district of Macedonia, and a colony." The only difficulty in the way of so taking it is that when AEmilius Paulus, as related by Livy (45:29), divided the conquered kingdom of Macedonia into four districts (regiones or partes), Amphi-pelts was made the capital of the district in which Philippi was situated. But the epithet πρώτη does not necessarily mean the capital; it is found on coins applied to cities which were not capitals. Besides, in the interval of above two hundred years between Aemilius Paulus and St. Paul (from s.c. 167 to A.D. ), it is very probable that the city of Philippi, with its gold-mines and its privileges as a colony, may have really become the capital. And so Lewin, following Wetstein, understands it (vol. it. p. 209). We know that in the reign of Theodosius the Younger, when Macedonia was divided into two provinces, Philippi became the ecclesiastical head of Macedonia Prima. It had been made a colony by Augustus Caesar, with the name "Col. Jul. Aug. Philip.," i.e. Colonia Augusta Julia Philippensis ('Dict. of Greek and Roman Geog.'). It must, therefore, anyhow have been a place of first-rate importance at this time. Those, however, who do not accept this explanation, couple κολωνία with πόλις, "which is the first colony-city," etc, Others take πρώτη in a local sense, "the first city you come to in Macedonia" (Conybeare and Howson, Alford, Bengel, etc.). The R.V. seems to take ἥτις ἐστὶ... Μακεδονίας πόλις together, and πρώτη τῆς μερίδος as a further description of it - a most awkward construction. Alford renders it, "which is the first Macedonian city of the district.' But the natural way of construing a passage is almost always the best, and nothing prevents us from believing that St. Luke, who knew Philippi intimately, was strictly accurate in calling it "the chief city of the district of Macedonia," i.e. the district in which it was situated. That μέρις is the technical name of the division of a province appears from the title μεριδάρχης, applied by Josephus to a certain Apollonius, governor, under Antiochus Epiphanes, of the district in which Samaria was included ('Ant. Jud.,' 12. 5:5). The ancient name of Philippi was Dates first, then Krenides - the springs, or wells; and the word used by Livy of the districts of Macedonia, pars prima, secunda, etc., is an exact translation of μέρις It received the name of Philippi, from Philip, the father of Alexander the Great, who extracted a great revenue from its gold-mines. Its great historical celebrity arises from the battle in the plain of Philippi, in which the republican party, under Brutus and Cassius, received its death-blow from Octavius and Antony. (For a full description of Philippi, and of the privileges of a colony, see Conybeare and Howson, vol. 1:311, etc., and Lewin, vol. 1. <a href="/acts/11.htm">Acts 11</a>.) This. Alford, following certain manuscripts, reads αὐτῇ, "in the city itself," as distinguished from the place outside the city, where the προσευχή was. But, perhaps, St. Luke uses the word "this" from Philippi being the place of his own residence, and where he may have drawn up the narrative on the spot. <a href="/commentaries/acts/16-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From there, κἀκεῖθεν (kakeithen) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2547.htm">Strong's 2547: </a> And thence, and from there; and then afterwards. From kai and ekeithen; likewise from that place. [we went] to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the Roman] colony κολωνία (kolōnia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2862.htm">Strong's 2862: </a> A colony, a city settlement of Roman (soldier) citizens; a garrison city. Of Latin origin; a Roman 'colony' for veterans. of Philippi, Φιλίππους (Philippous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> Philippi, a great city of the Roman province Macedonia. Plural of Philippos; Philippi, a place in Macedonia. [the] leading πρώτη (prōtē) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. of [that] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. district μερίδος (meridos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3310.htm">Strong's 3310: </a> Feminine of meros; a portion, i.e. Province, share or participation. of Macedonia. Μακεδονίας (Makedonias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3109.htm">Strong's 3109: </a> (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece. And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we stayed διατρίβοντες (diatribontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1304.htm">Strong's 1304: </a> To tarry, continue, stay in a place. From dia and the base of tribos; to wear through, i.e. Remain. [there] πόλει (polei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. [several] τινάς (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. days. ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 16:12 And from there to Philippi which (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/16-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 16:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 16:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/16-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 16:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 16:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>