Act 17:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Acts 17:1-9: 17:1-9 After traveling through Macedonia to Thessalonica , Paul preached to the Jews first (Rom 1:16 ) in the synagogue. Here, as elsewhere, there was a mixed response. Summary for Acts 17:1-3: 17:1-3 Amphipolis was a Roman military post located on the Egnatian Way in the northeastern part of Macedonia. • Apollonia , named after the Greek god Apollo, was also situated on the Egnatian Way. • Thessalonica offered a starting point for ministry because it had a Jewish synagogue (see study note on 9:2). Paul was able to preach for three consecutive Sabbaths , explaining the Scriptures and showing their fulfillment in Jesus.

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‏ Acts 17:1

Summary for Acts 17:1-9: 17:1-9 ^a After traveling through Macedonia to Thessalonica, Paul preached to the Jews first (Rom 1:16 ^b) in the synagogue. Here, as elsewhere, there was a mixed response.
Summary for Acts 17:1-3: 17:1-3 ^c Amphipolis was a Roman military post located on the Egnatian Way in the northeastern part of Macedonia.

• Apollonia, named after the Greek god Apollo, was also situated on the Egnatian Way.

• Thessalonica offered a starting point for ministry because it had a Jewish synagogue (see study note on 9:2). Paul was able to preach for three consecutive Sabbaths, explaining the Scriptures and showing their fulfillment in Jesus.