Paul’s third missionary journey is marked by extensive travel and key events, as he spread the gospel through various regions in the Mediterranean. The journey involved significant distance, ministry efforts, and interactions with various Christian communities. Here’s an outline of his journey with approximate distances:
Journey Overview:
- Antioch in Syria to Cilician Gates: 140 miles
- Cilician Gates to Derbe: 100 miles
- Derbe to Lystra: 30 miles
- Lystra to Iconium: 30 miles
- Iconium to Antioch in Pisidia: 85 miles
- Antioch in Pisidia to Ephesus: 225 miles
- Ephesus to Troas: 150 miles
- Troas to Macedonia: 150 miles
- Macedonia to Greece: 150+ miles
- Greece to Philippi: Distance not specified
- Philippi to Troas: 140 miles
- Troas to Assos: 20 miles
- Assos to Mitylene: 150+ miles
- Mitylene to Chios: 40 miles
- Chios to Samos: 70 miles
- Samos to Miletus: 50 miles
- Miletus to Cos: 40 miles
- Cos to Rhodes: 85 miles
- Rhodes to Patara: 70 miles
- Patara to Tyre: 400+ miles
- Tyre to Ptolemais: 25 miles
- Ptolemais to Caesarea: 30 miles
- Caesarea to Jerusalem: 65 miles
Approximate Total Distance Traveled:
2,515 miles
Key Event – Acts 20:7:
“Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.”
This passage highlights Paul’s dedication to teaching and his commitment to his missionary work, as he stayed with the believers in Troas until the last moment before continuing his journey.
Paul’s third missionary journey covered vast areas, emphasizing his commitment to spreading the gospel despite the distances and challenges. His travels were not just geographical but also instrumental in establishing and strengthening churches across the Mediterranean region.
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