Who were the Philippians?
The Philippians were the residents of the ancient City of Philippi,in Greece, about two hours north of Thessalonica. In addition to its historical importance, Philippi was located along the important “Via Egnatia”, the Roman road from Asia Minor that traversed the Balkan Peninsula toward the Adriatic Sea to ports with direct passage to Italy. In a sense, Philippi was the great roadway garrison station for the “eastern gate” from Europe to the Persian cities. By Roman times, the city had two types of citizens: Italians commissioned to live here and “political proselytes” like Paul and Silas, who were brought into the Roman citizenry by legislation of Rome. The Philippians were very supportive of the apostle Paul’s ministry. “She just made us come” to her home, Luke wrote of Lydia. Even Paul’s jailer was very hospitable as soon as he correctly understood the situation. (Acts 16:15, 33, 34) During Paul’s stay in Thessalonica, the friends in Philippi twice sent him things he needed. Later,
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