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Journeys · Paul and Silas, joined by Timothy and Luke

Paul's second missionary journey

Revisiting the churches of Galatia, Paul was led by the Spirit across to Macedonia, bringing the gospel to Europe: Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth.

Acts 15:36–18:22

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How sure is this route? The route is clear from Acts. Paul's path through Phrygia and Galatia (Acts 16:6) is not described, and the lines are straight connections, not the actual roads.

Stop by stop

  1. 1
    Antioch of SyriaActs 15:36–41

    Paul chose Silas and went through Syria and Cilicia.

  2. 2
    Derbelocation approximateActs 16:1

    Usually placed at Kerti Höyük; the site is not certain.

  3. 3
    LystraActs 16:1–3

    Timothy joined them.

  4. 4
    TroasActs 16:8–10

    The vision of the man of Macedonia: 'Come over and help us.'

  5. 5
    Samothraceby seaActs 16:11
  6. 6
    Neapolisby seaActs 16:11
  7. 7
    PhilippiActs 16:12–40

    Lydia believed; the jailer and his household were baptized.

  8. 8
    AmphipolisActs 17:1
  9. 9
    Apollonialocation approximateActs 17:1
  10. 10
    ThessalonicaActs 17:1–9
  11. 11
    BereaActs 17:10–14

    They examined the Scriptures daily.

  12. 12
    Athensby seaActs 17:15–34

    Paul's address at the Areopagus.

  13. 13
    CorinthActs 18:1–18

    Eighteen months with Aquila and Priscilla.

  14. 14
    CenchreaeActs 18:18
  15. 15
    Ephesusby seaActs 18:19–21
  16. 16
    Caesareaby seaActs 18:22
  17. 17
    Jerusalemlocation approximateActs 18:22

    'He went up and greeted the church', usually understood as Jerusalem.

  18. 18
    Antioch of SyriaActs 18:22

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