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# Berea
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## Facts:
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In New Testament times, Berea (or Beroea) was a prosperous Greek city in southeast Macedonia, about 80 kilometers south of Thessalonica.
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* Paul and Silas fled to the city of Berea after their fellow Christians helped them escape from certain Jews who had caused trouble for them in Thessalonica.
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* When the people living in Berea heard Paul preach, they researched the Scriptures to confirm that what he was telling them was true.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [Macedonia](../names/macedonia.md), [Paul](../names/paul.md), [Silas](../names/silas.md), [Thessalonica](../names/thessalonica.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Acts 17:11](rc://en/tn/help/act/17/11)
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* [Acts 17:13-15](rc://en/tn/help/act/17/13)
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* [Acts 20:4](rc://en/tn/help/act/20/04)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: G960
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