Overview
The Bible addresses macedonia across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts and 2 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Paul, Philippi, Beneficence and Emulation. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul and Timothy.
Key Bible verses about macedonia
New Testament
Acts
And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
These going before tarried for us at Troas.
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
2 Corinthians
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. liberality: Gr. simplicity
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
People in the Bible and macedonia
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying macedonia for yourself
- Begin with Acts 20:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Acts and 2 Corinthians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Paul and Timothy and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Paul, Philippi, Beneficence and Emulation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about macedonia?
The Bible addresses macedonia across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts and 2 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Paul, Philippi, Beneficence and Emulation. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul and Timothy.
How many Bible verses are about macedonia?
The Bible references macedonia in 11 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention macedonia?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 20:1: “And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with macedonia?
Paul and Timothy.
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