Asia

Definition

In Bible times, “Asia” was the name of a province of the Roman Empire. It was located in the western part of what is now the country of Turkey.

• Paul traveled to Asia and shared the gospel in several cities there. Among these were the cities of Ephesus and Colossae.
• To avoid confusion with modern day Asia, it may be necessary to translate this as, “the ancient Roman province called Asia” or “Asia Province.”
• All of the churches referenced in Revelation were in the Roman province of Asia.

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

(See also: Rome, Paul, Ephesus)

Bible References

• 1 Corinthians 16:19-20
• 1 Peter 1:1-2
• 2 Timothy 1:15-18
• Acts 6:8-9
• Acts 16:7
• Acts 27:1-2
• Revelation 1:4-6
• Romans 16:5

Word Data

• Strong’s: G07730