Geographical Context:
Troad, also known as the Troad region, is a historical area located in the northwest part of Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It is named after the ancient city of Troy, which is famously known from Homeric epics. The region is bordered by the Aegean Sea to the west and the Dardanelles strait to the north, making it a significant area for trade and travel in ancient times.

Biblical Significance:
Troad holds particular importance in the New Testament as a location visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's travels and the early Christian church's expansion.

Scriptural References:
1. Acts 16:8-10 · "So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.' As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them."
· In this passage, Troas is the location where Paul receives the Macedonian call, a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel to Europe. This vision marks a significant turning point in Paul's missionary strategy, emphasizing the divine guidance in his ministry.

2. Acts 20:5-12 · "These men went on ahead and waited for us in Troas. And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we joined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days. On the first day of the week, we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people, and because he intended to leave the next day, he kept on talking until midnight. Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third account and was picked up dead. But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. 'Do not be alarmed,' he said, 'he is still alive!' Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. After speaking until daybreak, he departed. And the people were greatly comforted by the young man’s recovery."
· This account highlights Troas as a place of Christian fellowship and miraculous events. The incident with Eutychus underscores the power of God working through Paul and the early church's dedication to teaching and community.

3. 2 Corinthians 2:12-13 · "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."
· Here, Paul mentions Troas as a place where he had an opportunity to preach, yet his concern for Titus led him to move on. This passage reflects the interconnectedness of early Christian leaders and their commitment to supporting one another in ministry.

4. 2 Timothy 4:13 · "When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments."
· In this personal request to Timothy, Paul references Troas as a place where he left important belongings. This mention provides insight into the practical aspects of Paul's travels and the significance of Troas as a logistical hub in his ministry.

Historical and Archaeological Insights:
The Troad region, with its rich history and strategic location, has been the subject of extensive archaeological study. The ancient city of Troy, located within this region, has been excavated, revealing layers of settlement and providing context for the area's historical significance. While the biblical references to Troas do not directly connect to the city of Troy, the region's prominence in ancient times underscores its importance as a crossroads of culture and commerce.

Theological Implications:
The references to Troas in the New Testament highlight the early church's missionary zeal and the divine guidance experienced by its leaders. The events in Troas, particularly the Macedonian call and the raising of Eutychus, illustrate the dynamic and miraculous nature of the apostolic ministry. These accounts serve as reminders of God's providence and the importance of obedience to His call in the spread of the Gospel.(n.) See Trode.5174. Troas -- Troas, a city near the Hellespont (ie Dardanelles)
... Troas. From Tros (a Trojan); the Troad (or plain of Troy), ie Troas, a place in
Asia Minor -- Troas. (troada) -- 3 Occurrences. (troadi) -- 2 Occurrences. ...
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The Demons Allure Men to the Worship of Images.
... by such objects as these; but one of them is supposed to utter oracles and to heal
the sick, and on this account the people of the Troad offer sacrifices to ...
/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/chapter xxvi the demons allure men.htm

Philip visits St. Nilus
... Sailing down the Propontis, and past the blue Symplegades, and then along the coast
of the Troad and Lesbos, they touched first at the port of Ephesus, and saw ...
/.../chapter lxii philip visits st.htm

Diversity of Dreams and visions Epicurus Thought Lightly of Them ...
... world is full of oracles of this description: there are the oracles of Amphiaraus
at Oropus, of Amphilochus at Mallus, of Sarpedon in the Troad, of Trophonius ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter xlvi diversity of dreams and.htm

The Reaction against Egypt
... of Mount Ida, as well as on the banks of the Axios, from early times, and the Kebrenes
of Macedonia had colonised a district of the Troad near Ilion, while the ...
/.../chapter iithe reaction against egypt.htm

The Absurdity and Impiety of the Heathen Mysteries and Fables ...
... Polemo, too, relates that the people who inhabit the Troad worship the mice of the
country, which they call Sminthoi, because they gnawed the strings of their ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter ii the absurdity and impiety.htm

The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
... The southern shores of the Hellespont, which formed part of the Troad, and was the
former territory of the Ascania, belonged to it, as did also the majority of ...
/.../chapter iithe power of assyria 2.htm

The Iranian Conquest
... He completed the occupation of the Troad and Mysia about 584, and afterwards made
of the entire province an appanage for Adramyttios, who was either his son or ...
/.../chapter ithe iranian conquest.htm

The Last Days of the Old Eastern World
... The cities which had hitherto hesitated to join them, now espoused their cause"the
ports of the Troad and the Hellespont, Lycia, the Carians, and Cyprus ...
/.../chapter iithe last days of 2.htm

The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8. <. ...
/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm

Troad (3 Occurrences)
... (n.) See Trode. Multi-Version Concordance Troad (3 Occurrences). Acts 20:5 These
brethren had gone on and were waiting for us in the Troad. (WEY). ...
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Troas (6 Occurrences)
... was not confined to the town itself, but it was also applied to the surrounding
district, or to that part of the coast which is now generally known as the Troad...
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Ourselves (129 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:6 But we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread,
and five days later joined them in the Troad, where we remained for a week. ...
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Joined (146 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:6 But we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread,
and five days later joined them in the Troad, where we remained for a week. ...
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Week (18 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:6 But we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread,
and five days later joined them in the Troad, where we remained for a week. ...
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Trivial (3 Occurrences)

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Mysia (2 Occurrences)
... Lydia, and on the West to Hellespont. According to some authors it included
the Troad. Its history is chiefly that of important ...
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Mitylene (1 Occurrence)
... 2. Paul's Visit: On his third missionary journey, Paul traveled to the Hellespont
from Philippi, thence through the Troad by land to Assos on the southern side ...
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Assos (2 Occurrences)
... Standing upon a conical-shaped rock on the southern coast of the Troad, it occupied
one of the finest sites in Asia. The rock is about 700 ft. ...
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Later (89 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:6 But we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread,
and five days later joined them in the Troad, where we remained for a week. ...
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