Black Sea · The large sea north of Asia Minor, the modern Black Sea; in New Testament times its coasts belonged to regions such as Pontus and Bithynia.
On his second journey Paul intended to enter Bithynia (near the Black Sea), but the spirit prevented him and he turned toward Troas.
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On his second journey Paul intended to enter Bithynia (near the Black Sea), but the spirit prevented him and he turned toward Troas.