”(They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.)” Acts 21:29
Hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus
In the beginning Apostle Paul was freely preaching in the Ephesian synagogues. Later the Jewish leaders of Ephesus were not fond of him anymore and forced him out of their temples. (Acts 19:9–10) Paul had to find another physical location to give his sermons after being banished out of Ephesian synagogues. The best option Apostle …
Acts 20:17
”From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.” Acts 20:17
Synagogue in Ephesus
It is a known fact that there was a massive local Jewish population in Asia Minor. Ephesus, being the largest city of its area, attracted many Jewish citizens of the Roman Empire. Apostle Paul clearly mentions in the Holy Bible that there was a Jewish community and a synagogue in Ephesus. We know that Jewish …
Ephesians 1:18
”I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,” Ephesians 1:18
Luke the Evangelist in Ephesus
Luke the Evangelist was a Greek doctor who came from the city of Antioch. He became one of the earliest Christian converts of his city after meeting Apostle Paul. Luke was one of the few followers of Paul who followed him till his last day before the execution of Apostle Paul. Luke came to Ephesus …
Acts 19:28
”When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” Acts 19:28
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers nearby Ephesus
There are 33 cities in the world claiming that the cave mentioned in the legend of the Seven Sleepers is within their borders. 4 of these cities are located in Turkey. Turkish cities claiming to host Seven Sleepers Cave are Afsin, Ephesus, Lice and Tarsus. A few years ago, it was suggested that the cave …
Grave of Saint Luke in Ephesus
Grave of Saint Luke in Ephesus is nearby the parking lot of the upper entrance of Ephesus ancient city. Unfortunately this monument is skipped by many tour groups since it is not located in the main walking route through Ephesus today. This monument dedicated to Luke the Evangelist was first excavated in 1865 by J. …
Acts 18:19
”And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.” Acts 18:19