Paul's Missions

Across the Roman east

Journeys that plant communities from Antioch to Rome, and generate most of the New Testament letters.

Reading plan

How the story unfolds

1
Sent from Antioch
The first journey begins with Barnabas.
Acts 13
2
Athens
Paul argues in the Areopagus.
Acts 17
3
Corinth and Ephesus
Long stays produce lasting communities and letters.
Acts 18 Acts 19
4
Shipwreck and Rome
The narrative ends with Paul under house arrest.
Acts 27 Acts 28

Historical context

The Gallio inscription at Delphi anchors Paul's Corinth stay to around AD 51–52, one of the firmest dates in New Testament chronology.

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