Where is Antioch in the Bible?
Antioch located in Syria, was a significant city in the early spread of Christianity. Antioch appears in 16 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
The Bible uses the name Antioch for 2 different places. All 2 are below, each with its own passages.
Antioch in Acts
Antioch, located in Syria, was a significant city in the early spread of Christianity. After the persecution that followed Stephen's martyrdom, some believers from Cyprus and Cyrene came to Antioch and preached the gospel to the Hellenists (Greeks) there (Act.11.19-20). The church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to Antioch, who encouraged the believers and brought Saul (Paul) there to teach (Act.11.22-26). It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians (Act.11.26). The city became a hub for missionary activity, with Paul and Barnabas being sent out from Antioch on their first missionary journey (Act.13.1-3; 14:26). The church in Antioch also played a crucial role in the Jerusalem Council, which addressed the issue of Gentile believers and the Mosaic Law (Act.15.1-35). Antioch was the home church of several notable figures, including the prophet Agabus (Act.11.27-28) and the evangelist Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch (Act.6.5). The apostle Peter visited Antioch, where Paul confronted him about his inconsistent behavior regarding Gentile believers (Galatians 2:11-14). The church in Antioch became a model of a multicultural, mission-oriented congregation, demonstrating the power of the gospel to transcend cultural barriers and unite believers in Christ. Its strategic location and the fervor of its believers made Antioch a launching pad for the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Antioch (Pisidian Antioch)
Antioch in Pisidia, also known as Pisidian Antioch, was a city located in the region of Pisidia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is mentioned in the New Testament in connection with Paul's missionary journeys. During Paul's first missionary journey, he and Barnabas visited Antioch in Pisidia, where Paul preached in the synagogue on the Sabbath (Act.13.14-41). Paul's message in the synagogue focused on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and the offer of forgiveness of sins through faith in Him. While some of the Jews and proselytes believed, others rejected the message and stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, forcing them to leave the city (Act.13.42-52). Later, on their return journey, Paul and Barnabas revisited Antioch in Pisidia, strengthening the disciples and appointing elders in the church (Act.14.21-23). However, the city continued to be a place of opposition, as Jews from Antioch and Iconium followed Paul and Barnabas to Lystra, where they stoned Paul and left him for dead (Act.14.19-20). In his second letter to Timothy, Paul mentions the persecutions and sufferings he endured in Antioch, along with Iconium and Lystra, highlighting the challenges he faced while preaching the gospel in these cities (2Ti.3.11). The events in Antioch in Pisidia demonstrate the mixed response to the gospel message, with some embracing it and others violently opposing it. Despite the difficulties, the church in Antioch in Pisidia was established and strengthened through Paul's ministry.
4 verses: 2 Timothy 3:11, Acts 13:14, Acts 14:19, Acts 14:21
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Where does Antioch appear in the Bible?
Antioch is referenced in 16 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Acts 11:20
- Acts 11:22
- Acts 11:26
- Acts 11:27
- Acts 13:1
- Acts 14:26
- Acts 15:22
- Acts 15:23
- Acts 15:30
- Acts 15:35
- Acts 18:22
- Galatians 2:11
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Open all 16 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Antioch.
Common questions
How many people in the Bible are called Antioch?
Antioch refers to 2 different places in the Bible: Antioch in Acts; Antioch (Pisidian Antioch).
How many times does the Bible mention Antioch?
Antioch appears in 16 verses across 3 books, most often in Acts, which accounts for 14 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Antioch?
Acts, Galatians, 2 Timothy.
Where can I read every verse about Antioch?
This page lists 12 of them. Protos carries all 16, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
