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Asia

Asia (Biblical Place • 39.230°N, 32.730°E): region. Referenced in Acts 2:9 , Acts 6:9 , Acts 16:6 , Acts 19:10 , Acts 19:22 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Early Church, Acts & Pauline Epistles—Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Asia (region. Referenced in Acts 2:9 , Acts 6:9 , Acts 16:6 , Acts 19:10 , Acts 19:22 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Acts 20:4 : "And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea ; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe , and Timothy; and of Asia , Tychicus and Trophimus."; Acts 24:18 : "Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult."; 1 Peter 1:1 : "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ , to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , Asia, and Bithynia ,". Related canonical books and chapters: 2 Esdras 16 ( 2 Esdras • Chapter 16 (78 verses)), Acts 19 ( Acts • Chapter 19 (41 verses)), Revelation (New Testament • 22 Chapters).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

Asia
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Biblical Place • 39.230°N, 32.730°E

region. Referenced in Acts 2:9 , Acts 6:9 , Acts 16:6 , Acts 19:10 , Acts 19:22 .

מָשִׁיחַ
masiah
H4899 Hebrew
anointed one, Messiah, Christ

anointed one, Messiah, Christ. Anointed one; consecrated by pouring sacred oil (priest, king, prophet), and preeminently the Davidic royal Deliverer (Messiah) destined to establish God's universal reign of peace and justice.

2 Esdras 16
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2 Esdras • Chapter 16 (78 verses)

Woe to you, Babylon , and Asia ! woe to you, Egypt , and Syria ! Gird up yourselves with sackcloth and garments of hair, and bewail your children, and lament; for your destruction is at hand. A sword is sent upon you, and who is he that may turn it back? Mentions: Babylon , Asia , Egypt , Syria .

Acts 19
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Acts • Chapter 19 (41 verses)

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth , Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus : and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Corinth , Ephesus , Asia , Macedonia , Achaia .

Revelation
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New Testament • 22 Chapters

Revelation (New Testament, 22 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , David , Judah , Reuben , Gad . Key places: Asia , Patmos , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira , Sardis . Opens with: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and s..."

Romans 16
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Romans • Chapter 16 (27 verses)

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. Greet Pr... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Mary , Asia .

Acts 2
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Acts • Chapter 2 (47 verses)

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and... Mentions: Joel , Jacob/Israel , Yeshua the Messiah , David , Jerusalem , Mesopotamia , Cappadocia , Pontus , Asia .

Revelation 1
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Revelation • Chapter 1 (20 verses)

The Revelation of Jesus Christ , which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John : Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Asia , Patmos , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira .

2 Corinthians 1
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2 Corinthians • Chapter 1 (24 verses)

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 : Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God, even the Father of... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Corinth , Achaia , Asia , Macedonia .

The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 8 (32 verses)

And Judas heard of the fame of the Romans , that they are valiant men, and have pleasure in all that join themselves to them, and make amity with all such as come to them, and that they are valiant men. And they told him of their wars and exploits which they do among the Gauls, an... Mentions: Judas , Eleazar , Jacob/Israel , Spain , Asia , India , Media , Greece .

Acts 20
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Acts • Chapter 20 (38 verses)

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 wai... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Greece , Syria , Asia , Berea .

2 Timothy 1
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2 Timothy • Chapter 1 (18 verses)

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure consc... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Asia , Rome , Ephesus .

Acts 27
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Acts • Chapter 27 (44 verses)

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy , they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. And entering into a ship of Adramyttium , we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia ; one Aristarchus, a Macedon... Mentions: Italy , Adramyttium , Asia , Thessalonica , Sidon .

1 Peter 1
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1 Peter • Chapter 1 (25 verses)

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ , to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , Asia , and Bithynia , Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grac... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , Asia , Bithynia .

2 Timothy
99% New Testament
New Testament • 4 Chapters

2 Timothy (New Testament, 4 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Moses . Key places: Asia , Rome , Ephesus , Antioch 1 , Iconium , Lystra . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,..."

1 Peter
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New Testament • 5 Chapters

1 Peter (New Testament, 5 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Abram/Abraham , Noah . Key places: Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , Asia , Bithynia , Babylon . Opens with: "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , Asia , and Bithynia ,..."

2 Corinthians
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New Testament • 13 Chapters

2 Corinthians (New Testament, 13 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Abram/Abraham . Key places: Corinth , Achaia , Asia , Macedonia , Troas , Damascus . Opens with: "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 saint..."

Acts 24
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Acts • Chapter 24 (27 verses)

And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that ve... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem , Asia .

Acts 6
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Acts • Chapter 6 (15 verses)

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews , because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not rea... Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , Antioch 1 , Jerusalem , Cilicia , Asia , Nazareth .

Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 18 Chapters

The Fourth Book of the Maccabees ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 18 chapters). Key figures: Eleazar , Joseph , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Simeon , Levi . Key places: Asia , Syria , Phoenicia , Cilicia , Jerusalem , Egypt . Opens with: "As I am going to demonstrate a most philosophical proposition, namely, that religious reasoning is absolute master of the passions, I would ..."

Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 15 Chapters

The Second Book of the Maccabees ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 15 chapters). Key figures: Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Jacob/Israel , Judas , Jonathan , Moses . Key places: Jerusalem , Egypt , Persia , Cyrene , Asia , Phoenicia . Opens with: "THE brethren, the Jews that are in Jerusalem and they that are in the country of Judaea, send greeting to the brethren, the Jews that are th..."

Acts
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New Testament • 28 Chapters

Acts (New Testament, 28 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , James ( Jacob ), Simon , Judas , Mary . Key places: Jerusalem , Samaria , Galilee , Olivet , Mesopotamia , Cappadocia . Opens with: "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,..."

Acts 16
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Acts • Chapter 16 (40 verses)

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra : and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium . Him would Paul have to... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Derbe , Lystra, Iconium , Jerusalem , Phrygia .

The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 3 (40 verses)

WHEN the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws were kept very well, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest , and his hatred of wickedness, it came to pass that even the kings themselves did honor the place, and glorify the temple with the noblest presents... Mentions: Simon , Benjamin , Asia , Phoenicia , Jerusalem .

The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 13 (53 verses)

And Simon heard that Tryphon had gathered together a mighty host to come into the land of Judah , and destroy it utterly. And he saw that the people trembled and was in great fear; and he went up to Jerusalem , and gathered the people together; and he encouraged them, and said to t... Mentions: Simon , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Judas , Jonathan , Jerusalem , Joppa , Ptolemais , Gilead , Asia .

2 Esdras 15
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2 Esdras • Chapter 15 (63 verses)

Behold, speak you in the ears of my people the words of prophecy, which I will put in your mouth, says the Lord: and cause you them to be written in paper: for they are faithful and true. Fear not their imaginations against you, let not the unbelief of them that speak against you... Mentions: Egypt , Arabia , Babylon , Asia .

The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 10 (38 verses)

And Maccabaeus and they that were with him, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city; and they pulled down the altars that had been built in the marketplace by the aliens, and also the walls of sacred inclosures. And having cleansed the sanctuary they made ano... Mentions: Simon , Joseph , Jacob/Israel , Phoenicia , Cyprus , Jerusalem , Asia .

The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 3 (21 verses)

The argument is exceedingly ridiculous: for reasoning does not appear to bear sway over its own affections, but over those of the body, in such a way as that any one of you may not be able to root out desire, but reasoning will enable you to avoid being enslaved to it. One may no... Mentions: David , Asia .

1 Corinthians
96% New Testament
New Testament • 16 Chapters

1 Corinthians (New Testament, 16 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Jacob/Israel , James ( Jacob ), Adam . Key places: Corinth , Adam , Ephesus , Galatia , Jerusalem , Macedonia . Opens with: "Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,..."

Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah

Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.

1 Corinthians 16
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 16 (24 verses)

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia , even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Galatia , Jerusalem , Macedonia , Ephesus , Achaia .

πρεσβύτερος
presbyteros
G4245 Greek
an old man, elder

an old man, elder. Primary meaning: an old man, elder. Strong's: older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter". Lexical nuances: an old man . Compar., πρεσβύτερος , -α , -ον , [in LXX chiefly for זָקֵן ;] of age, elder : ὁ νἱὸς ὁ π. , Lk 15:25 ; as subst., opp. to νεανίσκοι , Ac 2:17 ; to νεώτερος , I Ti 5:1 , 2 ; of the religious leaders of the past, Mt 15:2 , Mk 7:3 , 5 , He 11:2 (= οἱ πατέρες , He 1:1 ). Of dignity, rank or office (as found in π. and Inscr. of civil and religious offices, including priesthood, in Asia...

Acts 21
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Acts • Chapter 21 (40 verses)

And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes , and from thence unto Patara : And finding a ship sailing over unto Phoenicia , we went aboard, and set forth. Now when we had dis... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , James ( Jacob ), Moses , Jacob/Israel , Rhodes , Patara , Phoenicia , Cyprus , Syria .

1 Chronicles 9
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 9 (44 verses)

So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah , who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the p... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Judah , Benjamin , Ephraim , Manasseh , Babylon , Jerusalem , Immer , Gibeon .

The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 11 (74 verses)

And the king of Egypt gathered together great forces, as the sand which is by the sea shore, and many ships, and sought to make himself master of Alexander’s kingdom by deceit, and to add it to his own kingdom. And he went forth into Syria with words of peace, and they of the cit... Mentions: Jonathan , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Mattathias , Judas , Egypt , Syria , Ptolemais , Azotus , Joppa .

The First Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 12 (53 verses)

And Jonathan saw that the time served him, and he chose men, and sent them to Rome , to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them. And to the Spartans, and to other places, he sent letters after the same manner. And they went to Rome , and entered into the senate hou... Mentions: Jonathan , Judah , Abram/Abraham , Simon , Jacob/Israel , Rome, Jerusalem , Hamath , Damascus , Joppa .

Scripture Passages (24)

And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea ; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe , and Timothy; and of Asia , Tychicus and Trophimus.

Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ , to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , Asia , and Bithynia ,

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia , and in Judaea, and Cappadocia , in Pontus , and Asia ,

Romans 16:5 (KJV)
Romans 16 KJV

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ .

This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Acts 19:22 (KJV)
Acts 19 KJV

So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timothy and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia , and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia ,

Acts 19:31 (KJV)
Acts 19 KJV

And certain of the chief of Asia , which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

And entering into a ship of Adramyttium , we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia ; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica , being with us.

Acts 19:10 (KJV)
Acts 19 KJV

And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus , both Jews and Greeks.

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 when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia , when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia , after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia , that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus , because he would not spend the time in Asia : for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost .

Acts 19:26 (KJV)
Acts 19 KJV

Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus , but almost throughout all Asia , this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:

John to the seven churches which are in Asia : Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Acts 19:27 (KJV)
Acts 19 KJV

So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia ; unto Ephesus , and unto Smyrna , and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira , and unto Sardis , and unto Philadelphia , and unto Laodicea .

And you, Asia , that are partaker in the beauty of Babylon , and in the glory of her person:

AP.2ES 16:1 (KJV)
AP.2ES 16 KJV

Woe to you, Babylon , and Asia ! woe to you, Egypt , and Syria !

Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem . And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel .

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