Overview
Myra was a significant harbor city in the Roman province of Lycia, located on the southern coast of Asia Minor. When Paul was being transported as a prisoner to Rome, his ship stopped at Myra to change vessels, highlighting the city's importance as a major Mediterranean port during the first century.
Key Scriptures
"When we had sailed across the sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia" (Acts 27:5, ESV).
"There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy and put us on board" (Acts 27:6, ESV).
Application
The historical details of Paul's journey remind us that God sovereignly orchestrated even the logistics of travel to accomplish His purposes in advancing the gospel to Rome.
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✦ Topical Scripture Breakdown 2 verses
A city of Lycia. Paul visits.