About Ephesus
Ephesus was a major city in Asia Minor and home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Paul spent over two years there establishing a church that became influential throughout the region. The riot of silversmiths threatened Paul's life. The book of Ephesians and the letter to the church of Ephesus in Revelation were written to this congregation.
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Biblical Significance of Ephesus
Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire, famous for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Paul's extended ministry there resulted in the gospel spreading throughout Asia. The silversmiths' riot (Acts 19) shows the economic and religious impact of Christianity. Paul's farewell to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20) is one of Scripture's most moving passages. The church later received both Paul's letter and Christ's warning in Revelation about losing their first love.
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