Macedonia · City
Berea
Also called Beroea
Identified site. Scholarly consensus identifies this site.
- Ancient name
- Berea
- Modern location
- Veria · Greece
- Region
- Macedonia
- Location
- Identified site
Editorial summary
Acts commends the Jews of the synagogue here for examining the Scriptures daily. Many believed before opponents arrived from Thessalonica.
What happened here
1The Bereans examine the Scriptures
The Jews of the synagogue at Berea received the word eagerly and examined the Scriptures daily; many believed, along with prominent Greek women and men. When opponents came from Thessalonica, the believers sent Paul away toward the sea while Silas and Timothy stayed.
People here
3From here
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Location certainty
Spelled “Beroea” in the World English Bible.
- Coordinates
- 40.5183° N, 22.2000° E