Acts 16:12-13

“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 on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.”

"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 on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither." - Acts 16:12-13
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What does Acts 16:12-13 mean?

Acts 16:12-13 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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 on the sabbath, we went out of the city by a riverside, where prayer was…

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Finding God's Presence in Unconventional Places

In Acts 16:12-13, we read about Paul and his companions arriving in Philippi, a significant city in Macedonia, described as both a chief city and a Roman colony. This detail is vital as it highlights the strategic importance of Philippi in the spread of the Gospel. Paul, ever…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance and Fellowship

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humility and reverence, I turn my heart and mind towards the insights we glean from Acts 16:12-13. Your Word, O Lord, is rich with lessons that we can apply to our lives today, guiding us on our journey through this world filled with…

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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."
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Acts 12:16 - "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished."
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Acts 13:16 - "Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience."
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 16:13 - "And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither."
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