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‎Φίλιπποι‎ Phílippoi (fil'-ip-poy) Philippi ^N:N-M-L
plural of ‎Φίλιππος‎

Philippi.

• Philippi, a place in Macedonia

Abbott-Smith

φίλιπποι, -ων, οἱ (on the pl., v. WM, § 27, 3)
Philippi: Ac 16:12 20:6, Phl 1:1, I Th 2:2.†

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Philippi • A city in Macedonia visited by Paul

Philippi was a city in Macedonia where Paul founded a church and experienced persecution, imprisonment, and a miraculous deliverance.

• A location first mentioned at Act.16.12;
• referred to as Philippi or - (KJV= Philippi) Φίλιπποι, or Philippian or - (KJV= Philippian) Φιλιππήσιος.
  

Philippi was a prominent city in the region of Macedonia (modern-day Greece) and played a significant role in the early spread of Christianity. The city is first mentioned in the New Testament in connection with Paul's second missionary journey (Acts 16:12). In Philippi, Paul and his companions met a group of women praying by the river, including Lydia, a merchant who became the first convert in Europe (Acts 16:13-15). However, Paul and Silas were soon imprisoned after casting out a spirit of divination from a slave girl (Acts 16:16-24). While in prison, they experienced a miraculous earthquake that led to the conversion of the jailer and his household (Acts 16:25-34).

Paul visited Philippi again on his third missionary journey (Acts 20:6) and later wrote a letter to the church, known as the Epistle to the Philippians. In this letter, Paul expresses his deep affection for the Philippian believers and thanks them for their support and partnership in the gospel (Phil. 1:3-7; 4:15-19). He also encourages them to remain united, humble, and joyful in the face of adversity (Phil. 1:27-2:18; 4:4-7). The church in Philippi is portrayed as a faithful and generous community, supporting Paul's ministry even in his imprisonment (Phil. 4:10-20).

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