Rome
Capital of the Roman empire; Paul wrote to the believers there and later arrived as a prisoner.
- Region
- Italy
- Identification
- Site known — The ancient site is securely identified.
Base map: Natural Earth (public domain). Locations are approximate; “?” marks traditional or uncertain sites.
Today: Rome, Italy.
In Scripture
Paul’s letter to the Romans
7to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
Romans 1:7–8Read in context → Paul arrives in Rome
14where we found brothers, and were entreated to stay with them for seven days. So we came to Rome. 15From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage. 16When we entered into Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
Acts 28:14–16Read in context → Paul preaches in Rome for two years
30Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house and received all who were coming to him, 31preaching God’s Kingdom and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
Acts 28:30–31Read in context →