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The northern part of Greece as divided by the Romans. It contained the cities of Neapolis, Philippi, Amphipolis, Thessalonica, Apollonia, and Berea. Paul saw in a vision a man of Macedonia, who said, "Come over into Macedonia and help us." To this he at once responded, believing it was a call from the Lord, and thus the gospel extended to Europe. The churches of Macedonia were specially commended for their liberality. Acts 16: 9-12; Acts 18: 5;
Acts 19: 21, 22, 29; Acts 20: 1, 3; Rom. 15: 26; 1 Cor. 16: 5; 2 Cor.
1: 16; 2 Cor. 2: 13; 2 Cor. 7: 5; 2 Cor. 8: 1; 2 Cor. 9: 2, 4; 2 Cor. 11:
9; Phil. 4: 15; 1 Thess. 1: 7, 8; 1 Thess. 4: 10; 1 Tim. 1: 3.