Acts 16:12

“And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.”

"And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days." - Acts 16:12
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What does Acts 16:12 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 16:12 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days." This particular verse is part of the book of Acts, which is the…

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Journey to Purpose: Finding the Sacred in Every City

In Acts 16:12, we read: "And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days." This verse is more than just a mention of a geographical location; it opens up profound insights about the…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance in Our Philippian Journey

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the journey that the Apostle Paul embarked upon in Acts 16:12, where he ventured to Philippi, a chief city in Macedonia. Lord, I thank You for the beautiful reminder that You guide our steps, leading us into places of…

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Acts 16:12 - "And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days."
Acts 16:12-13 - "From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there."
"From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there." - Acts 16:12-13
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