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Antioch in Pisidia was the inland Anatolian city visited by Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey. It is important because it was one of the first major places where Paul preached in a synagogue and then turned decisively toward a wider Gentile response. First appears in Acts 13:14.1
Coordinates
38.30, 31.19
First appears
Acts 13:14
AI summary: Antioch in Pisidia holds a central place in Acts because it captures the early pattern of Paul's ministry so clearly. There he preaches a major synagogue sermon, sees both receptivity and hostility, and then declares the turning of the message outward when opposition hardens. The city also remains important enough to revisit for strengthening the disciples, and Paul's later recollection of persecution keeps it vivid. The cross references present Antioch in Pisidia as a strategic mission city where proclamation, rejection, and expansion to the Gentiles stand side by side.1
Latitude
38.30
Longitude
31.19
Bible references
4
In the extreme north of Pisidia; was visited by Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey (Acts 13:14). Here they found a synagogue and many proselytes. They met with great success in preaching the gospel, but the Jews stirred up a violent opposition against them, and they were obliged to leave the place. On his return, Paul again visited Antioch for the purpose of confirming the disciples (Acts 14:21). It has been identified with the modern Yalobatch, lying to the east of Ephesus. 3
Source note: this 1893 dictionary language reflects its period and may be culturally insensitive or outdated. It is presented as historical source material, not as ai-BIBLE’s language, interpretation, or endorsement.
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Alistair de Blacquiere-Clarkson, “ai-BIBLE Bible Names JSON Factsheet Aggregating Material from Smith’s Bible Dictionary & Hitcocks’s New and Complete Analysis of the Bible.” ai-BIBLE electronic edition, version 1.0.
M.G.Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ai-BIBLE electronic edition, version 1.0.
Robert Rouse, “Theographic Bible Information,” Theographic-Bible-Metadata, 2020, https://github.com/robertrouse/theographic-bible-metadata.