This page contains information about places mentioned in the book of Acts. The places described on this page are listed above.

Clauda

A small island south of Crete
Paul’s storm driven ship, en route to Rome, ran under this island for some shelter, although it scarcely helped them to get the ship under control, and the nearby shallows of Syrtis were a hazard (Acts 27:16-17).
Map 6, Crete.

Cnidus

Pronounced Koos or Kos
May also be spelt Cos.
An island off the coast of Asia southwest of Miletus.
Mentioned in connection with Paul’s 3rd missionary journey. He sailed past it after bidding farewell at Miletus to the elders from Ephesus (Acts 21:1
Map 5, Asia.

Pronounced Koh'-rinth.
A great city of Achaia (Greece) southwest of Athens.
Paul preached there toward the end of his 2nd missionary journey. He made tents with Acquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-3).
Many Corinthians became disciples of Christ (Acts 18:8).
Paul devoted himself to a difficult ministry there, encouraged by a vision (Acts 18:8-17
Apollos preached there (Acts 18:24-28, 19:1).
The New Testament has two letters which Paul wrote to the Corinthians (1Co 1:1, 2Co 1:1).
Map 2, Achaia.

Pronounced Kreet.
A large island south of Achaia and Asia.
Paul’s ship was blown there by unfavourable winds when he was travelling to Rome (Acts 27:7-15).
People from Crete were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost following Christ’s ascension (Acts 2:9-11).
Cretans had a poor reputation (Tit 1:10-13).
Titus had the unenviable task of setting order in the churches there (Tit 1:5).
Map 6, Crete.

Pronounced Sye-ree'-nee
A city on the coast of Libya
Located opposite Achaia on the same longditude.
People from Cyrene were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost following Christ’s ascension (Acts 2:9-11).
Men from this city disputed with Stephen (Acts 6:9).
Men from Cyrene were instrumental in starting the church in Antioch Syria (Acts 11:19-23, 13:1).
Map 6, Crete.