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Act 16:12 — And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, [and] a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

Philippi		Act 20:6; Phl 1:1; 1Th 2:2
the chief		or, the first.
a colony		Act 16:21.

Correlating Passages

Philippi

	Act 20:6	And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
	Phl 1:1	Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
	1Th 2:2	But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

a colony

Act 16:21

And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

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Scott, Thomas. "Acts 16:12," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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