Introduction:
Coos, also spelled "Kos," is an island mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, near the coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Coos is noted for its historical significance and its mention in the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul.

Biblical Reference:
Coos is referenced in the Book of Acts during Paul's third missionary journey. In Acts 21:1 , it is recorded: "After we had torn ourselves away from them, we set sail straight for Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara." This passage highlights Coos as a stopover point for Paul and his companions as they traveled from Miletus to Jerusalem.

Historical and Geographical Context:
Coos was known in antiquity for its strategic location and its contributions to medicine and the arts. The island was the birthplace of Hippocrates, often regarded as the "Father of Medicine." In the first century, Coos was a thriving center of commerce and culture, which made it a logical stop for travelers and traders navigating the Aegean Sea.

Cultural Significance:
The island's cultural heritage included a renowned medical school and a sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god of healing. This background may have influenced the spread of early Christianity, as the island's inhabitants were accustomed to new ideas and teachings.

Paul's Missionary Journey:
Paul's brief visit to Coos, as recorded in Acts, underscores the island's role as a waypoint in the broader context of his missionary efforts. The journey from Miletus to Jerusalem was significant for Paul, as he was eager to reach Jerusalem in time for Pentecost (Acts 20:16). The mention of Coos in this journey illustrates the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and the extensive travel undertaken by Paul to spread the Gospel.

Archaeological Insights:
Archaeological findings on Coos have provided insights into the island's ancient past, including remnants of its medical school and various Greco-Roman structures. These discoveries offer a glimpse into the environment that Paul and his companions would have encountered during their brief stay.

Conclusion:
While Coos is mentioned only once in the New Testament, its inclusion in the narrative of Paul's travels highlights the island's role in the early Christian era. The historical and cultural backdrop of Coos provides a richer understanding of the world in which the early Church was expanding.Coos

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Coos

(Acts 21:1) [COS, OR COOS]

Coos

A small island of the Grecian archipelago, at a short distance from the southwest point of Asia Minor. Paul passed it in his voyage to Jerusalem, Acts 21:1. It is now called Stanchio. It was celebrated for its fertility, for wine and silkworms, and for the manufacture of silk and cotton of a beautiful texture.

(written Cos in the R.V.), a small island, one of the Sporades in the Aegean Sea, in the north-west of Rhodes, off the coast of Caria. Paul on his return from his third missionary journey, passed the night here after sailing from Miletus (Acts 21:1). It is now called Stanchio. COOS

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See COS.

Drawing Nearer to the Storm
... 'And it came to pass, that, after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we
came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/drawing nearer to the storm.htm

Acts xx. 32
... ourselves from them""so much did they love him, such was their affection towards
him""and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xlv acts xx 32.htm

The Mother of all Love-Words.
... The warmth is its chief trait. It is a soft tender unfailing cuddling warmth. It
cuddles and coos, it glows and floods a gentle comforting stimulating warmth. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the mother of all love-words.htm

Seventh Sunday after Trinity. O Lord, How Manifold are Thy Works ...
... Or lilies' spotless sheen. The lark soars singing into space,. The dove forsakes
her hiding-place,. And coos the woods among; The richly-gifted nightingale,. ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/seventh sunday after trinity o.htm

Paul's Journeys Acts 13:1-38:31
... (f) The farewell words. 4. Miletus to Caesarea and Jerusalem (Acts
21:1-15) by way of Coos, Rhodes, Patara, Tyre, and Caesarea. ...
/.../sell/bible studies in the life of paul/ii pauls journeys acts 13 1-38 31.htm

Hymnus Ieiunantium
... 155. Rex ipse Coos aestuantem murices laenam revulsa dissipabat fibula, gemmas virentes
et lapillos sutiles, insigne frontis exuebat vinculum turpi capillos ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/vii hymnus ieiunantium.htm

The Best of All, God is with Us
... verbiage, words without moaning? There are men who can do that, we know; but
coos God act so? Can you suppose it possible? No, not for ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 42 1896/the best of all god.htm

Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem
... From Miletus the travelers sailed in "a straight course unto Coos, and the day
following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara," on the southwest shore of ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 37 pauls last journey.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1820 to the Beginning ...
... JA Merrill, who was appointed by the bishop as a missionary in the bounds of the
New England conference, went to the upper Coos, along the upper waters of the ...
/.../chapter 6 from the close.htm

Coos (1 Occurrence)
... called Stanchio. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. COOS. ko'-os. See COS.
Multi-Version Concordance Coos (1 Occurrence). Acts 21 ...
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Cope (1 Occurrence)

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Launched (5 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched,
we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto ...
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Lanched (5 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:1 And it came to pass, that after we were separated from them, and had lanched,
we came with a straight course to Coos, and the day following to Rhodes ...
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Gotten (38 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched,
we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto ...
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Rhodes (2 Occurrences)
... A rose, an island to the south of the western extremity of Asia Minor, between
Coos and Patara, about 46 miles long and 18 miles broad. ...
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Pat'ara (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 21:1 And it came to pass, at our sailing, having been parted from them, having
run direct, we came to Coos, and the succeeding 'day' to Rhodes, and thence ...
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Cos (1 Occurrence)
... COS. kos (Kos, "summit"; the King James Version Coos): An island off the coast of
Caria, Asia Minor, one of the Sporades, mountainous in the southern half, with ...
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Cooperation (1 Occurrence)

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Succeeding (7 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:1 And it came to pass, at our sailing, having been parted from them, having
run direct, we came to Coos, and the succeeding 'day' to Rhodes, and thence ...
/s/succeeding.htm - 8k

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