Topical Encyclopedia IntroductionThe Apostle Paul's visits to Troas are significant events in the New Testament, reflecting his missionary zeal and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in his ministry. Troas, an ancient city located in the northwest region of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), served as a strategic location for Paul's missionary journeys. The city is mentioned several times in the Acts of the Apostles and Paul's epistles, highlighting its importance in the spread of the Gospel. First Visit to Troas Paul's first recorded visit to Troas occurs during his second missionary journey. After traveling through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, Paul and his companions were "kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia" (Acts 16:6). They then attempted to enter Bithynia, but "the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them" (Acts 16:7). Consequently, they traveled to Troas, where Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia pleading, "Come over to Macedonia and help us" (Acts 16:9). This vision was a divine directive, prompting Paul and his companions to set sail for Macedonia, thus marking the beginning of the Gospel's spread into Europe. Second Visit to Troas Paul's second visit to Troas is recorded during his third missionary journey. After spending time in Ephesus and traveling through Macedonia and Greece, Paul returned to Troas. Acts 20:6-12 provides a detailed account of this visit. Paul and his companions sailed from Philippi after the Feast of Unleavened Bread and arrived in Troas, where they stayed for seven days. During this visit, Paul engaged in an extended teaching session on the first day of the week, which continued until midnight. It was during this gathering that Eutychus, a young man, fell asleep and subsequently fell from a third-story window. Paul went down, embraced him, and declared, "Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him" (Acts 20:10). Eutychus was miraculously restored to life, and Paul continued speaking until daybreak before departing. Significance of Troas in Paul's Ministry Troas served as a pivotal location in Paul's ministry, both as a place of divine revelation and as a site of miraculous events. The city was a launching point for the Gospel's expansion into Europe, demonstrating the Holy Spirit's guidance in Paul's missionary endeavors. Additionally, the miraculous raising of Eutychus underscores the power of God working through Paul, affirming his apostolic authority and the truth of the Gospel message. Paul's Later Reference to Troas In his second letter to Timothy, Paul makes a brief reference to Troas, indicating its continued relevance in his ministry. He instructs Timothy, "When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, along with the scrolls, especially the parchments" (2 Timothy 4:13). This request highlights Troas as a place where Paul had left important personal belongings, suggesting that it was a location of some permanence and significance in his travels. Conclusion Paul's visits to Troas are marked by divine guidance, miraculous events, and strategic missionary activity. The city played a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel and served as a testament to the power and providence of God in the early Christian church. Nave's Topical Index Acts 20:6-12And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas in five days; where we stayed seven days. Nave's Topical Index Library Chronology of the Apostolic Age. The Epistles of Paul The Acts of the Apostles The Acts of the Apostles. Paul's Missionary Labors. The Epistles of Paul. The Acts of the Apostles The Pastoral Epistles The End His Missionary Travels Resources Is the New Perspective on Paul biblical? | GotQuestions.orgDid Paul ever meet Jesus in person? | GotQuestions.org Who was Paul in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Paul: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Paul Escapes to Derbe, where he Preaches the Gospel, and Returns to Lystra Paul is Bitten by a Viper and Miraculously Unharmed Paul is Brought Before the Sanhedrin; his Defense Paul is Confined in Herod's Judgment Hall in Caesarea Paul is Confined in the Fortress Paul is Delayed in Melita for Three Months Paul is Encouraged by a Vision from God, Promising Him That he Will Give Testimony in Rome Paul is Escorted to Caesarea by a Military Guard Paul is Persecuted by Certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and is Stoned Paul is Persecuted by the Jews Paul is Received by the Brethren Gladly Paul is Released by the Civil Authorities on the Grounds of his Being a Roman Citizen Paul is Returned to the Fortress Paul is Taken to Rome in the Custody of Julius, a Centurion, and a Detachment of Soldiers Paul is Welcomed at the Household of Lydia Paul: Appeals to be Heard by Caesar Paul: Born in the City of Tarsus Paul: Caught up to the Third Heaven Paul: Chooses Silas As his Companion Paul: Contends With Elymas (Bar-Jesus) the Sorcerer Paul: Contends With the Judaizers Against Their Circumcision "Theology" Paul: Conveys the Contributions of the Christians in Antioch to the Christians in Jerusalem Paul: Debates on Mars' Hill (At the Meeting of the Areopagus Council) With Greeks Paul: Declares he Was Going Bound in Spirit to Jerusalem Paul: Educated at Jerusalem in the School of Gamaliel Paul: Enters the Temple Courtyard Paul: Escapes by Being Let Down from the Wall in a Basket; Goes to Jerusalem Paul: Escapes to Berea by Night Paul: from the Tribe of Benjamin, Paul: Goes Through Phrygia and Galatia Paul: Goes to Troas, where he Has a Vision of a Man Saying, "Come Over Into Macedonia Paul: Has "A Thorn in the Flesh" Paul: Has Barnabas As his Companion Paul: Heals the Ruler's Father and Others Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii Paul: His Independence of Character Paul: His Message Received Gladly by the Gentiles Paul: His Resolute Determination to Go to Jerusalem Despite Repeated Warnings Paul: His Trial Before Governor Felix Paul: His Trial Before Governor Festus Paul: His Vision and Conversion Paul: Jewish Leaders Conspire Against his Life Paul: John (Mark), a Companion of, Departs for Jerusalem Paul: Kind Treatment by the Inhabitants of the Island Paul: Lives in his own Rented House for Two Years, Preaching and Teaching Paul: Makes his Second Tour of the Congregations Paul: Meets some Brethren Who Accompany Him to Rome from Appii Forum Paul: Persecuted by Jews, Drawn Before the Deputy, Charged With Wicked Lewdness Paul: Persecuted by the Jews Who Come from Thessalonica Paul: Persecuted, Beaten, and Cast Into Prison With Silas Paul: Persecutes the Christians; Present At, and Gives Consent To, the Stoning of Stephen Paul: Preaches in Damascus for the First Time Paul: Predicts Misfortune to the Ship; his Counsel not Heeded, and the Voyage Resumes Paul: Proceeds to Macedonia After Strengthening the Congregations in That Region Paul: Reasons in the Synagogue Every Sabbath Paul: Received by the Disciples in Jerusalem Paul: Refers the Question of Circumcision to the Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem Paul: Remains in Custody for Two Years Paul: Returns to Antioch, Accompanied by Barnabas, Judas, and Silas, With Letters to the Gentiles Paul: Returns With the Apostle John to Antioch (Of Syria) Paul: Re-Visits Pisidia, Pamphylia, Perga, Attalia, and Antioch, in Syria, where he Lived Paul: Sends for the Elders of the Congregation of Ephesus Paul: Sends Timothy and Erastus Into Macedonia, But he Himself Remains in Asia for a Period of Time Paul: Sent to Damascus With Letters for the Arrest and Return to Jerusalem of Christians Paul: Sergius Paulus, Governor of the Country, is a Convert of Paul: Summons the Local Jewish Leadership Paul: Teaches at Antioch (In Syria) for One Year Paul: The People Attempt to Worship Him Paul: The Ship Encounters a Storm Paul: The Ship is Wrecked, and all on Board Take Refuge on the Island of Melita (Malta) Paul: The Spread of the Gospel Through his Preaching Interferes With the Makers of Idols Paul: This Plan is Thwarted by his Nephew Paul: Transferred to a Ship of Alexandria Paul: Visits Amphipolis, Apollonia, and Thessalonica; Preaches in the Synagogue Paul: Visits Antioch (In Pisidia), and Preaches in the Synagogue Paul: Visits Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Trogyllium Paul: Visits Coos, Rhodes, and Patara; Boards a Ship Bound for Tyre Paul: Visits Ephesus, where he Leaves Aquila and Priscilla Paul: Visits Iconium, and Preaches to the Jews and Non-Jews Paul: Visits Lystra; Circumcises Timothy Paul: Visits Much of the Island of Cyprus Paul: Visits Perga in Pamphylia Paul: Visits Samothracia and Neapolis Paul: Waits at Tyre for Seven Days Select Readings: Paul and Silas in Prison Select Readings: Paul in Front of Agrippa Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Select Readings: Paul on Mars' Hill Related Terms |
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