Biblical journeys
Map of the Seven Churches of Revelation
Exiled on Patmos, John writes to seven churches in Asia Minor — this tour visits each one addressed in Revelation.
This journey has 7 stages through 7 places. It begins at Ephesus and ends at Laodicea; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 370 km. In today's terms the route crosses Türkiye. The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.
The Seven Churches of Revelation
Step 1/7Ephesus
Rebuked for abandoning its first love, it is promised that the one who conquers will eat from the tree of life. Revelation 2:1-7
Routes are schematic study guides.
Journey sequence and Bible passages
- 1
Ephesus
Rebuked for abandoning its first love, it is promised that the one who conquers will eat from the tree of life.
Revelation 2:1-7
Today: Near Selçuk (Türkiye), Türkiye
- 2
Smyrna
Amid affliction and poverty, it is urged to be faithful unto death and promised the crown of life.
Revelation 2:8-11
Today: İzmir, Türkiye
- 3
Pergamum (Pergamon)
Called the place where Satan's throne is, it is warned against tolerating false teaching.
Revelation 2:12-17
Today: Bergama, Türkiye
- 4
Thyatira
Praised for love and service, yet rebuked for tolerating the false prophet Jezebel.
Revelation 2:18-29
Today: Akhisar, Türkiye
- 5
Sardis
Rebuked as a church with a reputation for life yet actually dead, and urged to wake up.
Revelation 3:1-6
Today: Sart, Salihli, Türkiye
- 6
Philadelphia (Asia Minor)
Commended for keeping God's word despite little strength, and promised an open door.
Revelation 3:7-13
Today: Alaşehir, Türkiye
- 7
Laodicea
Rebuked for being lukewarm — neither cold nor hot — and hears Jesus knocking at the door.
Revelation 3:14-22
Today: Eskihisar, Denizli, Türkiye