ROME

Definition

The capital of the mighty Roman Empire in New Testament times, and was the heart of the civilized world. From it radiated the influences that controlled that empire. Christianity was born at Jerusalem and grew up in Greece, but it was Rome that gave it to the world. Paul visited the Christian church there and later was imprisoned.

References

Acts 2:10, Acts 19:21, Acts 23:11, Acts 28:14, Acts 28:16, Romans 1:7, Romans 1:15, 2 Timothy 1:17