Geographical and Historical Context:
Troas, also known as Alexandria Troas, was an ancient city located on the northwest coast of Asia Minor, in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was situated near the Aegean Sea, opposite the island of Tenedos, and served as a significant port city in the Roman province of Asia. The city was founded by Antigonus I Monophthalmus, one of Alexander the Great's generals, and later expanded by Lysimachus, who renamed it Alexandria Troas in honor of Alexander the Great. Troas became an important center for trade and travel, given its strategic location along the route between Europe and Asia.

Biblical Significance:
Troas holds considerable significance in the New Testament as a location visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. It is mentioned several times in the Acts of the Apostles and in Paul's epistles, highlighting its role in the spread of early Christianity.

1. Paul's Vision and Call to Macedonia:
In Acts 16:8-10, Paul and his companions traveled to Troas during his second missionary journey. It was here that Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia pleading for help, which he interpreted as a divine call to preach the Gospel in Europe. The Berean Standard Bible records, "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."

2. Paul's Ministry in Troas:
Paul visited Troas again during his third missionary journey. Acts 20:6-12 describes his stay in the city, where he preached to the believers and performed a miracle by raising Eutychus from the dead after he fell from a window during a long sermon. The passage states, "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, 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 put his arms around him. 'Don’t be alarmed,' he said. 'He’s alive!' Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking until daylight, he left. The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted."

3. Paul's Personal Correspondence:
In 2 Timothy 4:13, Paul refers to Troas in a personal context, instructing Timothy to bring his cloak and scrolls left with Carpus in the city. This indicates that Troas was a place of personal and logistical importance to Paul. The verse reads, "When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments."

Archaeological and Cultural Insights:
The ruins of Troas reveal a city that was once vibrant and influential, with remnants of its harbor, city walls, and public buildings. The city's infrastructure and location made it a hub for travelers and merchants, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas, including the spread of Christianity. The presence of a Christian community in Troas during Paul's time suggests that the Gospel had taken root in this strategic location, contributing to the broader mission of the early Church.

Theological Implications:
Troas serves as a testament to the providential guidance in Paul's missionary work, illustrating how God directed the spread of the Gospel through visions and divine encounters. The events in Troas underscore the importance of obedience to God's call and the power of the Holy Spirit in advancing the mission of the Church. The miraculous raising of Eutychus also highlights the apostolic authority and the life-giving power of the Gospel message.Troas

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the city from which St. Paul first sailed, in consequence of a divine intimation, to carry the gospel from Asia to Europe. (Acts 16:8,11) It is mentioned on other occasions. (Acts 20:5,6; 2 Corinthians 2:12,13; 2 Timothy 4:13) Its full name was Alexandria Troas (Liv. xxxv. 42), and sometimes it was called simply Alexandria sometimes simply Troas. It was first built by Antigonus under the name of Antigonea Troas, and peopled with the inhabitants of some neighboring cities. Afterward it was embellished by Lysimachus, and named Alexandria Troas. Its situation was on the coast of Mysia, opposite the southeast extremity of the island of Tenedos. Under the Romans it was one of the most important towns of the province of Asia. In the time of St. Paul it was a colonia with the Jus Italicum . The modern name is Eski-Stamboul , with considerable ruins. We can still trace the harbor in a basin about 400 feet long and 200 broad.

Troas

A maritime city of Mysia, in the northwest part of Asia Minor, situated on the Egean coast, at some distance south of the supposed site of ancient Troy. The adjacent region, including all the coast south of the Hellespont, is also called Troas, or the Troad. The city was a Macedonian and Roman colony of much promise, and was called Alexandria Troas. The Turks call its ruins Eski Stamboul, the old Constantinople. Its remains, in the center of a forest of oaks, are still grand and imposing. The apostle Paul was first at Troas for a short time in A. D. 52, and sailed thence into Macedonia, Acts 16:8-11. At his second visit, in A. D. 57, he labored with success, 2 1 Corinthians 2:12-13. At his third recorded visit he tarried but a week; at the close of which the miraculous raising of Eutychus to life took place, Acts 20:5-14, A. D. 58. See also 2 Timothy 4:13.

A city on the coast of Mysia, in the north-west of Asia Minor, named after ancient Troy, which was at some little distance from it (about 4 miles) to the north. Here Paul, on his second missionary journey, saw the vision of a "man of Macedonia," who appeared to him, saying, "Come over, and help us" (Acts 16:8-11). He visited this place also on other occasions, and on one of these visits he left his cloak and some books there (2 Corinthians 2:12; 2 Timothy 4:13). The ruins of Troas extend over many miles, the site being now mostly covered with a forest of oak trees. The modern name of the ruins is Eski Stamboul i.e., Old Constantinople. TROAS

tro'-as (Troas): The chief city in the Northwest of Asia Minor, on the coast of Mysia in the Roman province of Asia. From here, according to Acts 16:8, Paul sailed. Here, also, according to Acts 20:5-12, Paul raised Eutychus from the dead. The name Troas 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. In its early history it bore the name of Antigona Troas, which was given it by its founder Antigonus, but after 300 B.C. it was generally known to the classical writers as Alexander Troas, a name given to it by Lysimachus. For a time the Seleucid kings made their homes at Troas. Later, when the city became free, it struck its own coins, of which vast numbers are found; a common type is one upon which is stamped a grazing horse. In 133 B.C. Troas came into the possession of the Romans, and later, during the reign of Augustus, it was made a Roman colonia, independent of the Roman governor of the province of Asia. Its citizens were then exempt from poll and land tax. During Byzantine times Troas was the seat of a bishopric.

The ruins of Troas, now bearing the name of Eski Stambul, are extensive, giving evidence of the great size and importance of the ancient city. They have, however, long been used as a quarry, and the columns of the public buildings were taken to Constantinople for use in the construction of the mosque known as the Yeni Valideh Jami. The site is now mostly overgrown with oaks, but from the higher portions of the ruins there is an extensive view over the sea and the neighboring islands. It is only with difficulty that one may now trace the city walls and locate the square towers which flanked them at intervals. Within the walls are the remains of theater, the temple and the gymnasium, which was provided with baths. The port from which Paul sailed was constructed by means of a mole, with an outer and an inner basin. The most imposing of the ruins, however, is a large aqueduct which was built in the time of Trajan.

E. J. Banks

5174. Troas -- Troas, a city near the Hellespont (ie Dardanelles)
... 5173, 5174. Troas. 5175 . Troas, a city near the Hellespont (ie Dardanelles).
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Troas ...
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2161. Eutuchos -- "well-fated," Eutychus, a young man restored to ...
... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Eutuchos Phonetic Spelling: (yoo'-too-khos) Short
Definition: Eutychus Definition: Eutychus, a young hearer of Paul at Troas. ...
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2591. Karpos -- Carpus, a Christian
... Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Karpos Phonetic Spelling:
(kar'-pos) Short Definition: Carpus Definition: Carpus, a Christian of Troas. ...
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Miracle Performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas Formerly of ...
... Book VII. Chapter XXXVII."Miracle performed by Silvanus Bishop of Troas formerly
of Philippopolis. Silvanus was formerly a rhetorician ...
/.../chapter xxxvii miracle performed by silvanus.htm

The Message Heeded
... in Europe. Tarrying for a time at Troas, "to preach Christ's gospel,"
he found some who were ready to listen to his message. "A ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 31 the message heeded.htm

If Paul had Known any Mysteries Unrevealed to the Other Apostles ...
... For he says that when Barnabas, and John who was called Mark, had parted company
from Paul, and sailed to Cyprus, "we came to Troas;" [3539] and when Paul had ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xiv if paul had known.htm

2 Cor. Ii. 12, 13
... Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and when a door was opened unto
me in the Lord, I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily v 2 cor ii.htm

Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem
... At Philippi Paul tarried to keep the Passover. Only Luke remained with him, the
other members of the company passing on to Troas to await him there. ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 37 pauls last journey.htm

Paul's Second Imprisonment, and Martyrdom; Peter, his Epistles ...
... Thus, he says-"The cloak [153:3] (or, as some render it, the case) [153:4] that
I left at Troas, with Carpus, when thou comest bring with thee, and the books ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter x pauls second imprisonment.htm

The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians
... Acts does not mention Titus, whose name is prominent in 2 Corinthians, and at the
same time Acts 20:5, 6 corroborates the account of the visit to Troas in 2 ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xi the second epistle.htm

To the Philadelphians
... After leaving Smyrna, Ignatius and his guard pressed on to Troas, where
they made a halt before crossing by sea to Neapolis. It ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/to the philadelphians.htm

Salutations.
... The love of the brethren at Troas salutes you; whence also I write to you by Burrhus,
whom ye sent with me, together with the Ephesians, your brethren, and who ...
/.../ignatius/the epistle of ignatius to the smyrnaeans/chapter xii salutations.htm

Let Other Churches Also Send to Antioch.
... Inasmuch as I have not been able to write to all the Churches, because I must suddenly
sail from Troas to Neapolis, as the will [1119] [of the emperor] enjoins ...
/.../chapter viii let other churches also.htm

Troas (6 Occurrences)
... The ruins of Troas extend over many miles, the site being now mostly covered with
a forest of oak trees. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TROAS. ...
/t/troas.htm - 11k

Tro'as (6 Occurrences)
Tro'as. Troas, Tro'as. Trod . Multi-Version Concordance Tro'as (6 Occurrences).
Acts 16:8 and having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas. (See RSV). ...
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Mysia (2 Occurrences)
... On his first voyage to Europe (Acts 16:7, 8) Paul passed through this province and
embarked at its chief port Troas. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MYSIA. ...
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Assos (2 Occurrences)
... Paul came hither on foot along the Roman road from Troas (Acts 20:13, 14), a distance
of 20 miles. It was about 30 miles distant from Troas by sea. ...
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Neapolis (1 Occurrence)
... It was the seaport of Philippi, and was the first point in Europe at which Paul
and his companions landed; from Troas they had sailed direct to Samothrace, and ...
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Parchments (1 Occurrence)
... he is to bring "the books, especially the parchments." These, as well as the "cloak,"
which is also mentioned, had evidently been "left at Troas with Carpus ...
/p/parchments.htm - 10k

Samothrace (1 Occurrence)
... and Benndorf, Neue Untersuchungen auf South, 1880): An island in the Aegean Sea,
South of Thrace opposite the mouth of the Hebrus River, and Northwest of Troas...
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Luke (4 Occurrences)
... his own statement (Luke 1:2), he was not an "eye-witness and minister of the word
from the beginning." It is probable that he was a physician in Troas, and was ...
/l/luke.htm - 55k

Evangelist (2 Occurrences)
... proselyte. His first appearance with Paul at Troas (compare the "we"-sections,
Acts 16:10-12) is in harmony with this idea. The ...
/e/evangelist.htm - 23k

Cloak (73 Occurrences)
... The cloak which Paul "left at Troas" (2 Timothy 4:13) was the Roman paenula, a thick
upper garment used chiefly in travelling as a protection from the weather. ...
/c/cloak.htm - 30k

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