Acts 16:14 — A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a dealer in purple fabrics who… — AMP | maBible

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14 A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a dealer in purple fabrics who was [already] a worshiper of God, listened to us; and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention and to respond to the things said by Paul.

Passage themes

The church of Thyatira — of the city of Thyatira
Devout non-Jews — which worshipped God
God takes the initiative — whose heart the Lord opened

Notes and references

The first recorded believer in Europe.
This was an important and valuable fabric, having great demand, being used on the official toga in Rome and its colonies.

Events in this chapter

16.1 — Deuxième voyage missionnaire
16.14 — Conversion de Lydie à Philippes
16.25 — Paul et Silas en prison

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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