Miletus
Miletus is a settlement mentioned in 3 verses. Its most likely location is Miletus.
Where is Miletus?
Approx. 37.5311, 27.2756 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Miletus | settlement | High |
Miletus in the Bible dictionary
(Miletum, 2 Tim. 4:20), a seaport town and the ancient capital of Ionia, about 36 miles south of Ephesus. On his voyage from Greece to Syria, Paul touched at this port, and delivered that noble and pathetic address to the elders (“presbyters,” ver. 28) of Ephesus recorded in Acts 20:15-35. The site of Miletus is now some 10 miles from the coast.
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Verses that mention Miletus
- Acts 20:15
And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.
- Acts 20:17
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
- 2 Timothy 4:20
Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.