Topical Encyclopedia Troas, an ancient city located in the northwest region of Asia Minor, holds significant importance in the New Testament narrative, particularly in the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul. Known in full as Alexandria Troas, this city served as a key port and a strategic location for travel between Asia and Europe. The Apostle Paul's visits to Troas are documented in the Acts of the Apostles and his epistles, highlighting the city's role in the spread of early Christianity.Paul's First Visit to Troas Paul's initial visit to Troas is recorded in Acts 16:8-10. During his second missionary journey, Paul and his companions, including Silas and Timothy, were guided by the Holy Spirit to Troas. It was here that Paul received a pivotal vision: "During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us'" (Acts 16:9). This vision marked a significant turning point, as it led to the spread of the Gospel into Europe. The obedience to this divine call underscores the importance of Troas as a launching point for the mission to Macedonia. Paul's Second Visit to Troas Paul returned to Troas during his third missionary journey. Acts 20:6-12 provides an account of this visit, which was marked by a miraculous event. Paul stayed in Troas for seven days, and on the first day of the week, he gathered with the believers to break bread. During this meeting, Paul spoke until midnight, and a young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in a window, fell asleep and subsequently fell from the third account. The narrative continues: "Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. 'Do not be alarmed,' he said, 'for his life is in him'" (Acts 20:10). Eutychus was revived, and this miracle served to strengthen the faith of the believers in Troas. Paul's Plans and Correspondence Troas also features in Paul's correspondence with the Corinthian church. In 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, Paul mentions his time in Troas: "Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia" . This passage reflects Paul's deep concern for his fellow workers and his commitment to the mission, even when faced with personal anxiety. Final Mention of Troas In Paul's final epistle, 2 Timothy, he instructs Timothy to visit Troas and retrieve a cloak and scrolls he had left with Carpus (2 Timothy 4:13). This brief mention indicates that Troas continued to be a place of logistical and spiritual significance for Paul, even towards the end of his ministry. Troas, therefore, emerges as a vital location in the New Testament, serving as a crossroads for the early Christian mission and a backdrop for divine encounters and miraculous events. The Apostle Paul's visits to Troas highlight the city's role in the expansion of the Gospel and the establishment of the early Church. Nave's Topical Index Acts 16:8,11And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. Nave's Topical Index Acts 20:5,6 2 Corinthians 2:12 2 Timothy 4:13 Library Chronology of the Apostolic Age. The Acts of the Apostles The Acts of the Apostles. The Epistles of Paul Paul's Missionary Labors. The Epistles of Paul. His Missionary Travels The Acts of the Apostles The Pastoral Epistles The End Resources Who was Eutychus in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgHow many people were raised from the dead in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about finding peace of mind? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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