Overview
The Bible addresses achaia across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Corinthians, Romans and Acts. Closely related themes include Zeal, Religious, Beneficence, Roman Empire, the and Poor, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul, Jesus and Timothy.
Key Bible verses about achaia
New Testament
Romans
2 Corinthians
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
As the truth of Christ is in me no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. no man: Gr. this boasting shall not be stopped in me
People in the Bible and achaia
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying achaia for yourself
- Begin with Acts 19:21, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Corinthians, Romans and Acts each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Paul, Jesus and Timothy and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Zeal, Religious, Beneficence, Roman Empire, the and Poor, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about achaia?
The Bible addresses achaia across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Corinthians, Romans and Acts. Closely related themes include Zeal, Religious, Beneficence, Roman Empire, the and Poor, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul, Jesus and Timothy.
How many Bible verses are about achaia?
The Bible references achaia in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention achaia?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 19:21: “After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with achaia?
Paul, Jesus and Timothy.
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