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Ephesus

Ephesus City

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37.9417°N, 27.3417°E View on Map

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.

Paul the ApostleLinked to this placePaul the ApostleApostle who established and nurtured the church

History of Ephesus

  1. New Testament~AD 52

    Paul briefly visits Ephesus on second missionary journey

    ACT 18:19-21

  2. New Testament~AD 53-56

    Paul ministers in Ephesus for about three years

    ACT 19:1-41

  3. New Testament~AD 60

    Paul writes letter to Ephesians from prison

    EPH 1:1

  4. New Testament~AD 65

    Timothy pastors the church at Ephesus

    1TI 1:3

  5. New Testament~AD 95

    Christ addresses the church at Ephesus in Revelation

    REV 2:1-7

Notable Characters in Ephesus

Paul the Apostle
Paul the Apostle

Apostle who established and nurtured the church

Timothy
Timothy

Pastor who led the Ephesian church

Priscilla
Priscilla

Ministered in Ephesus with Aquila

Aquila
Aquila

Ministered in Ephesus with Priscilla

Locations Related to Ephesus

Asia Minor
Asia Minor

Major city in the Roman province of Asia

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Corinth
Corinth

Paul traveled between Corinth and Ephesus

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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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