Early church•c. AD 49–52
Paul begins his second missionary journey
Paul revisits churches in Asia Minor and receives a vision calling him to Macedonia, carrying the Gospel into new European communities.
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Historical context
The journey follows the council’s decision and moves through Roman provincial networks, where travel, patronage, imprisonment, and local religious traditions shaped mission. The Macedonian call reflects the strategic importance of ports and colonies such as Philippi and Corinth.
Biblical significance
The mission illustrates divine guidance through both closed routes and open invitations. New communities emerge across cultural boundaries, demonstrating the Gospel’s movement from Jerusalem through the wider Roman world.