Ephesus, Ephesian

Definition

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the west coast of what is now the present-day country of Turkey.

• During the time of the early Christians, Ephesus was the capital of Asia, which was a small Roman province at that time.
• Because of its location, this city was an important center of trade and travel.
• A well-known pagan temple for the worship of the goddess Artemis (Diana) was located in Ephesus.
• Paul lived and worked in Ephesus for more than two years and later appointed Timothy to lead the new believers there.
• The book of Ephesians in the New Testament is a letter that Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus.

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(See also: Asia, Paul, Timothy)

Bible References

• 1 Corinthians 15:32
• 1 Timothy 1:3
• 2 Timothy 4:11-13
• Acts 19:1
• Ephesians 1:1

Word Data

• Strong’s: G21790, G21800, G21810