Antioch of Pisidia
A Roman colony in the highlands of Asia Minor, distinct from the Syrian Antioch. Paul preached a substantial synagogue sermon here on the first missionary journey; when he was rejected he turned to the Gentiles of the city, and he and Barnabas were later driven out (Acts 13:14-52).
Where in scripture
[14] But they, passing on from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down. [15] After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak.” [16] Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen. [17] The God of this people chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they stayed as aliens in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm, he led them out of it. [18] For a period of about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness. [19] When he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land for an inheritance, for about four hundred fifty years. …
Acts 13:14–52 — opening verses — cited in the description of Antioch of Pisidia
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
On these journeys
- First missionary journey — Paul the Apostle
- Third missionary journey — Paul the Apostle
