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Journeys · Paul, with Timothy, Luke and others

Paul's third missionary journey

After strengthening the disciples in Galatia and Phrygia, Paul spent about three years in Ephesus, revisited Macedonia and Greece, and then set out for Jerusalem with the collection for the poor.

Acts 18:23–21:17

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How sure is this route? The route is clear from Acts. Macedonia and Greece (Acts 20:1–3) are regions, shown here at Philippi and Corinth; the lines are straight connections, not the actual roads or sea lanes.

Stop by stop

  1. 1
    Antioch of SyriaActs 18:23
  2. 2
    EphesusActs 19:1–20:1

    About three years; 'the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.'

  3. 3
    Macedonialocation approximateActs 20:1–2

    A region; shown at Philippi.

  4. 4
    Greece (Achaia)location approximateActs 20:2–3

    Three months, probably at Corinth, where Paul wrote Romans.

  5. 5
    PhilippiActs 20:3–6

    A plot made him return through Macedonia.

  6. 6
    Troasby seaActs 20:6–12

    Eutychus fell from the window and was raised.

  7. 7
    AssosActs 20:13–14

    Paul went on foot while the others sailed.

  8. 8
    Mityleneby seaActs 20:14
  9. 9
    Off Chiosby sealocation approximateActs 20:15
  10. 10
    Samosby sealocation approximateActs 20:15
  11. 11
    Miletusby seaActs 20:15–38

    Farewell to the Ephesian elders.

  12. 12
    Cosby seaActs 21:1
  13. 13
    Rhodesby seaActs 21:1
  14. 14
    Pataraby seaActs 21:1–2
  15. 15
    Tyreby seaActs 21:3–6
  16. 16
    Ptolemaisby seaActs 21:7
  17. 17
    CaesareaActs 21:8–14

    At Philip's house; Agabus foretold Paul's arrest.

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