Paul's Third Missionary Journey

c. AD 53-57

Early Church New Testament

What Happened

Paul spent over two years in Ephesus, where the word of God spread throughout the Roman province of Asia. He wrote several epistles during this journey and collected an offering from Gentile churches for the suffering believers in Jerusalem.

Biblical Significance

The third journey saw massive Gospel growth and the writing of major epistles including Romans and the Corinthian letters. Paul's farewell to the Ephesian elders is one of the most moving pastoral speeches in Scripture.

Quick Facts

Date
c. AD 53-57
Era
Early Church
Testament
New Testament
Key Verses
5
Key People
4

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