Laodicea
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| Type | settlement |
|---|---|
| Also called | Laodiceans |
| Most likely | Laodicea on the Lycus (high confidence) |
| Coordinates | 37.836° N, 29.108° E |
| Mentioned in | 6 verses |
| First mention | Colossians 2:1 |
Laodicea is a settlement named in 6 verses of the Bible. It is most likely identified with Laodicea on the Lycus (high confidence).
Location
Where scholars place it, most confident first. Confidence is OpenBible.info's score from the sources it surveys; it is not this site's judgment.
| Identification | Confidence | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Laodicea on the Lycus | high (100%) | 37.836° N, 29.108° E |
Verses
Colossians
- Colossians 2:1For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
- Colossians 4:13For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
- Colossians 4:15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
- Colossians 4:16And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
Revelation
- Revelation 1:11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
- Revelation 3:14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
Notes
- Locations from the OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data, CC BY 4.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Verses are those where at least one of ten English translations names this place, per OpenBible.info.