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Ephesus
Related Ideas:
Ephesian
Facts:
Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the west coast of what is now the present-day country of Turkey.
- During the time of the early Christians, Ephesus was the capital of Asia, which was a small Roman province at that time.
- Because of its location, this city was an important center of trade and travel.
- A well-known pagan temple for the worship of the goddess Artemis (Diana) was located in Ephesus.
- Paul lived and worked in Ephesus for more than two years and later appointed Timothy to lead the new believers there.
- The book of Ephesians in the New Testament is a letter that Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus.
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(See also: Asia, Paul, Timothy)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: G2179, G2180, G2181
Forms Found in the English ULB:
Ephesian, Ephesians, Ephesus