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Tarsus was a major city in Cilicia (modern Turkey) and the birthplace of the apostle Paul. As a Roman citizen from Tarsus, Paul had privileges that aided his ministry. It was a renowned center of learning and philosophy in the ancient world.

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Paul the ApostleBorn and raised in Tarsus; was a Roman citizen from birth

BarnabasSought out Paul in Tarsus to bring him to Antioch