Pisidia · City
Antioch of Pisidia
Also called Pisidian Antioch and Antioch in Pisidia
Identified site. Scholarly consensus identifies this site.
- Ancient name
- Antioch of Pisidia
- Modern location
- Ruins of Antiochia, near Yalvaç · Turkey
- Region
- Pisidia
- Location
- Identified site
Editorial summary
Paul spoke in the synagogue here on the Sabbath. Many Gentiles welcomed the message, but opposition drove Paul and Barnabas out of the region.
What happened here
2Paul’s address in the synagogue
Invited to speak on the Sabbath, Paul recounted Israel’s history and proclaimed Jesus. A week later almost the whole city gathered; when some opposed them, Paul and Barnabas turned to the Gentiles, and persecution drove them out.
Strengthening the new churches
Retracing their route through Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, they encouraged the disciples to continue in the faith and appointed elders in every church.
People here
2On these journeys
Scripture
Location certainty
Scholarly consensus identifies this site.
- Coordinates
- 38.3061° N, 31.1892° E