Biblical journeys
Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey
Sent out by the church in Antioch, Paul's first journey through Cyprus and inland Asia Minor.
This journey has 6 stages through 6 places. It begins at Antioch on the Orontes and ends at Derbe; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 910 km. In today's terms the route crosses Türkiye and Cyprus. The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.
Paul's First Missionary Journey
Step 1/6Antioch on the Orontes
Guided by the Holy Spirit, the church in Antioch sends out Barnabas and Saul as missionaries. Acts 13:1-3
Routes are schematic study guides.
Journey sequence and Bible passages
- 1
Antioch on the Orontes
Guided by the Holy Spirit, the church in Antioch sends out Barnabas and Saul as missionaries.
Acts 13:1-3
Today: Antakya (Türkiye), Türkiye
- 2
Salamis, Cyprus
On Cyprus, at Salamis, they proclaim God's word in the Jewish synagogues.
Acts 13:4-5
Today: Near Famagusta, Cyprus
- 3
Pisidian Antioch
He preaches in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, then turns to the Gentiles after Jewish opposition.
Acts 13:14-52
Today: Near Yalvaç (Türkiye), Türkiye
- 4
Iconium
Many believe at Iconium, but persecution forces them to flee to the next city.
Acts 14:1-7
Today: Konya (Türkiye), Türkiye
- 5
Lystra
At Lystra he heals a man lame from birth, then is later stoned.
Acts 14:8-20
Today: Near Hatunsaray (Türkiye), Türkiye
- 6
Derbe
After preaching at Derbe and gaining many disciples, they retrace their steps back to Antioch.
Acts 14:20-21
Today: Near Kerti Höyük (Türkiye), Türkiye