Overview
The Bible addresses alexandria across 4 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Ships, Jerusalem, Stephen and Synagogues. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Stephen and Apollos.
Key Bible verses about alexandria
New Testament
Acts
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.
People in the Bible and alexandria
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying alexandria for yourself
- Begin with Acts 6:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Stephen and Apollos and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Ships, Jerusalem, Stephen and Synagogues.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about alexandria?
The Bible addresses alexandria across 4 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Ships, Jerusalem, Stephen and Synagogues. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Stephen and Apollos.
How many Bible verses are about alexandria?
The Bible references alexandria in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention alexandria?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 6:9: “Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with alexandria?
Stephen and Apollos.
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