The Travels of Paul

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The Travels of Paul

From Salvation to Execution

(Acts 9:1 to Acts 28:31)

Bible links of Paul’s visits to various towns and cities where he ministered:

Before the first missionary journey, Paul visited the following cities in chronological order:

  1. Damascus (Acts 9:1-25): Paul’s conversion experience occurred on the road to Damascus. He spent time in the city with the disciples and began preaching about Jesus.
  2. Arabia (Galatians 1:15-17): Paul went into the desert region of Arabia for a period of time, likely for spiritual reflection and growth.
  3. Damascus (again) (Galatians 1:17): Paul returned to Damascus and continued preaching.
  4. Jerusalem (Acts 9:26-31, Galatians 1:18-24): Paul traveled to Jerusalem, met with the apostles, and spent time with Peter.
  5. Caesarea (Acts 9:30): Paul was sent from Jerusalem to Caesarea for his safety.
  6. Tarsus (Acts 9:30): Paul was taken to Tarsus, his hometown, for a period of time.
  7. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26): Paul was invited by Barnabas to join the church in Antioch, where he spent a year teaching and preaching.
After this, Paul and Barnabas were commissioned by the church in Antioch to embark on the first missionary journey (Acts 13:1-3).
Here is a list of the cities Paul visited during his three missionary journeys, in chronological order:
First Missionary Journey (Acts 13-14)
  1. Antioch (Acts 13:1-3) Sent out with Barnabas & Mark
  2. Seleucia (Acts 13:4)
  3. Cyprus (Acts 13:4-12) Elyamus sorcerer, in Cyprus
    • Salamis (Acts 13:5)
    • Paphos (Acts 13:6-12) 
  4. Perga (Acts 13:13-14)
  5. Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:14-52)
  6. Iconium (Acts 13:51-14:7)
  7. Lystra (Acts 14:8-20) Stoned to death
  8. Derbe (Acts 14:20-21)
  9. Lystra (again) (Acts 14:21-22)
  10. Iconium (again) (Acts 14:21-22)
  11. Antioch in Pisidia (again) (Acts 14:21-22)
  12. Perga (again) (Acts 14:25)
  13. Attalia (Acts 14:25)
  14. Antioch (Acts 14:26-28)
Second Missionary Journey (Acts 15:36-18:22)
  1. Antioch (Acts 15:36-40) Sent out with Silas
  2. Syria (Acts 15:41)
  3. Cilicia (Acts 15:41)
  4. Derbe (Acts 16:1-5)
  5. Lystra (Acts 16:1-5)
  6. Phrygia (Acts 16:6)
  7. Galatia (Acts 16:6)
  8. Troas (Acts 16:7-10)
  9. Samothrace (Acts 16:11)
  10. Neapolis (Acts 16:11)
  11. Philippi (Acts 16:12-40) Jail, Earthquake, Salvation
  12. Amphipolis (Acts 17:1)
  13. Apollonia (Acts 17:1)
  14. Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9)
  15. Berea (Acts 17:10-15) They studied the Word.
  16. Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Mars Hill
  17. Corinth (Acts 18:1-18) 
Third Missionary Journey (Acts 18:23-21:17)
  1. Antioch (Acts 18:22-23)
  2. Galatia (Acts 18:23)
  3. Phrygia (Acts 18:23)
  4. Ephesus (Acts 18:24-19:41)
  5. Macedonia (Acts 20:1-6)
  6. Greece (Acts 20:2-4)
  7. Troas (Acts 20:5-15)
  8. Assos (Acts 20:14)
  9. Mitylene (Acts 20:14)
  10. Chios (Acts 20:15)
  11. Samos (Acts 20:15)
  12. Trogyllium (Acts 20:15)
  13. Miletus (Acts 20:15-38)
  14. Cos (Acts 21:1)
  15. Rhodes (Acts 21:1)
  16. Patara (Acts 21:1-2)
  17. Tyre (Acts 21:3-6)
  18. Ptolemais (Acts 21:7)
  19. Caesarea (Acts 21:8-14)
  20. Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-17)
Note: Some cities may be missing from this list, as the Bible does not always provide a comprehensive itinerary of Paul’s travels.
Here is a brief synopsis from Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem to his imprisonment in Rome:
Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-36, 57 AD)
  • Paul is arrested in the temple and taken to the Roman commander.
Caesarea (Acts 23:23-35, 58-60 AD)
  • Paul is imprisoned for 2 years, during which he appeals to Caesar.
  • He appears before Felix (Acts 24:1-27) and Festus (Acts 25:1-12).
Sidon (Acts 27:3, 60 AD)
  • Paul sets sail for Rome, stopping briefly in Sidon.
Myra (Acts 27:5-6, 60 AD)
  • Paul transfers to a ship from Alexandria, bound for Italy.
Crete (Acts 27:7-13, 60 AD)
  • Paul’s ship encounters a storm and takes shelter in Crete.
Malta (Acts 27:14-28:10, 60-61 AD)
  • Paul’s ship is wrecked on the island of Malta, where he ministers to the inhabitants.
Syracuse (Acts 28:12, 61 AD)
  • Paul’s ship stops briefly in Syracuse, Sicily.
Rhegium (Acts 28:13, 61 AD)
  • Paul’s ship stops briefly in Rhegium, Italy.
Puteoli (Acts 28:13-14, 61 AD)
  • Paul’s ship arrives in Puteoli, where he meets with local believers.
Rome (Acts 28:14-31, 61-62 AD)
  • Paul is imprisoned in Rome, where he writes several epistles and ministers to the local church.
Note: The dates are approximate and based on various scholarly estimates.
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The Dates of Paul’s Visits

Here is the list of cities, associated Bible chapters, and approximate calendar years from Paul’s conversion in Damascus to his arrival in Rome as a prisoner: (without notes only Ore references and approximate dates)

Early Ministry (33-46 AD)

  1. Damascus (Acts 9:1-25, 33-34 AD)

  2. Arabia (Galatians 1:15-17, 34-35 AD)

  3. Damascus (again) (Galatians 1:17, 35 AD)

  4. Jerusalem (Acts 9:26-31, Galatians 1:18-24, 35-36 AD)

  5. Caesarea (Acts 9:30, 36 AD)

  6. Tarsus (Acts 9:30, 36-43 AD)

  7. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26, 43-46 AD)
First Missionary Journey (46-48 AD)
  1. Antioch (Acts 13:1-3, 46 AD)
  2. Seleucia (Acts 13:4, 46 AD)
  3. Cyprus (Acts 13:4-12, 46 AD)
    • Salamis (Acts 13:5, 46 AD)
    • Paphos (Acts 13:6-12, 46 AD)
  4. Perga (Acts 13:13-14, 46-47 AD)
  5. Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:14-52, 47 AD)
  6. Iconium (Acts 13:51-14:7, 47 AD)
  7. Lystra (Acts 14:8-20, 47 AD)
  8. Derbe (Acts 14:20-21, 47 AD)
  9. Attalia (Acts 14:25, 47-48 AD)

[some of the cities on the return hall just quickly crisscross through them, therefore explaining the differently list above]

More Detail:

On the first missionary journey (Acts 13-14), Paul and Barnabas:
  1. Preached in Cyprus (Acts 13:4-12)
    • They encountered a sorcerer, Elymas, who opposed them.
  2. Ministered in Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:14-52)
    • Paul preached in the synagogue, but was rejected by the Jews.
  3. Healed a lame man in Lystra (Acts 14:8-10)
    • The people thought Paul and Barnabas were gods, but they corrected them.
  4. Were stoned and left for dead in Lystra (Acts 14:19-20)
    • Paul survived and continued to Derbe.
  5. Returned to Antioch in Syria (Acts 14:21-28)
    • They reported their experiences to the church.
Bible references:
  • Acts 13:1-3: Commissioning by the church in Antioch
  • Acts 13:4-12: Ministry in Cyprus
  • Acts 13:14-52: Ministry in Antioch in Pisidia
  • Acts 14:1-7: Ministry in Iconium
  • Acts 14:8-20: Ministry in Lystra
  • Acts 14:21-28: Return to Antioch in Syria
Note: The first missionary journey took place around 46-48 AD.
Second Missionary Journey (49-52 AD)
  1. Antioch (Acts 15:36-40, 49 AD)
  2. Syria and Cilicia (Acts 15:41, 49-50 AD)
  3. Ephesus (Acts 18:19-21, 50-52 AD)
  4. Macedonia (Acts 16:9-10, 50-52 AD)
    • Philippi (Acts 16:12-40, 50-52 AD)
    • Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9, 50-52 AD)
    • Berea (Acts 17:10-15, 50-52 AD)
    • Athens (Acts 17:16-34, 51 AD)
    • Corinth (Acts 18:1-18, 51-52 AD)
Again, here is another shorter condensed  list with less detail than the list on the other side. Enjoy both sides as you need to for comparison.
Third Missionary Journey (53-58 AD)
  1. Ephesus (again) (Acts 18:23-19:41, 53-55 AD)
  2. Macedonia (again) (Acts 20:1-6, 55-56 AD)
  3. Greece (Acts 20:2-4, 55-56 AD)
  4. Troas (Acts 20:5-15, 56 AD)
  5. Assos (Acts 20:14, 56 AD)
  6. Mitylene (Acts 20:14, 56 AD)
  7. Chios (Acts 20:15, 56 AD)
  8. Samos (Acts 20:15, 56 AD)
  9. Miletus (Acts 20:15-38, 56 AD)
  10. Tyre (Acts 21:3-6, 56-57 AD)
  11. Caesarea (Acts 21:8-14, 57 AD)
  12. Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-17, 57 AD)
[Again, this is a shorter list, giving the main cities and events and the dates, skipping the non-essential stops along the way.]
Arrest in Jerusalem (57 AD)
  1. Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-36, 57 AD)
Imprisonment in Caesarea (58-60 AD)
  1. Caesarea (Acts 23:23-35, 58-60 AD)
    • Trial before Felix (Acts 24:1-27, 59 AD)
    • Trial before Festus (Acts 25:1-12, 60 AD)
Journey to Rome (60-61 AD)
  1. Sidon (Acts 27:3, 60 AD)
  2. Myra (Acts 27:5-6, 60 AD)
  3. Crete (Acts 27:7-13, 60 AD)
  4. Malta (Acts 27:14-28:10, 60-61 AD)
  5. Syracuse (Acts 28:12, 61 AD)
  6. Rhegium (Acts 28:13, 61 AD)
  7. Puteoli (Acts 28:13-14, 61 AD)
Imprisonment in Rome (61-62 AD)
  1. Rome (Acts 28:14-31, 61-62 AD)
    • House arrest (Acts 28:16-31, 61-62 AD)
Note: The dates are approximate and based on various scholarly estimates.
Also, keep in mind that Paul’s imprisonment in Rome is believed to have lasted for about 2 years, during which time he wrote several epistles, including Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.
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What is the commonly accepted date for the execution of Paul the apostle?
The commonly accepted date for the execution of Paul the apostle is around 64-68 AD, during the reign of Emperor Nero in Rome.
This date is based on various historical and biblical accounts, including:
  1. Nero’s persecution of Christians (64-68 AD): Nero blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome and launched a persecution, during which Paul was likely executed.
  2. Paul’s imprisonment in Rome (61-63 AD): Paul was imprisoned in Rome for 2 years before being released, and then rearrested and executed.
  3. The writings of early church fathers: Early church fathers like Clement of Rome (95 AD) and Eusebius (320 AD) mention Paul’s execution during Nero’s reign.
  4. Archaeological evidence: Excavations in Rome have uncovered evidence of the Neronian persecution, including the Mamertine Prison, where Paul may have been held.
While the exact date is uncertain, 64-68 AD is the commonly accepted range for Paul’s execution.

 

 

 

In what city was Paul nearly stoned death? From What city did he write the letter of Second Corinthians?
Stoned and left for dead:
Paul was stoned and left for dead in Lystra (Acts 14:19-20). However, he survived and continued his missionary journey.
Second Corinthians:
Paul sent the Second Epistle to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians) to the church in Corinth (Acts 18:1-18, 2 Corinthians 1:1-2). He wrote this letter from Macedonia (2 Corinthians 9:2-4), specifically from Philippi (but some scholars believe, Ephesus), to address various issues and concerns within the Corinthian church.

 

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Here is the list of cities where Paul wrote letters to churches and individuals, the cities to which he wrote, and the approximate dates:
  1. Corinth (written from Ephesus, 55-56 AD)
    • 1 Corinthians (55 AD)
    • 2 Corinthians (56 AD)
  2. Ephesus (written from Ephesus, 62-63 AD)
    • Ephesians (62 AD)
  3. Philippi (written from Rome, 61-62 AD)
    • Philippians (61 AD)
  4. Colossae (written from Rome, 62 AD)
    • Colossians (62 AD)
  5. Thessalonica (written from Corinth, 50-51 AD)
    • 1 Thessalonians (50 AD)
    • 2 Thessalonians (51 AD)
  6. Rome (written from Corinth, 57-58 AD)
    • Romans (57 AD)
  7. Galatia (written from Antioch or Corinth, 55 AD)
    • Galatians (55 AD)
  8. Philemon (written from Rome, 61-62 AD)
    • Philemon (61 AD)
  9. Timothy (written from Macedonia or Rome, 62-63 AD)
    • 1 Timothy (62 AD)
    • 2 Timothy (63 AD)
  10. Titus (written from Macedonia or Rome, 63 AD)
    • Titus (63 AD)
Note: The dates are approximate and based on various scholarly estimates.
Also, keep in mind that some scholars may disagree on the exact dates or locations, but this list represents the most widely accepted traditions.

 

 

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