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The Travels of the Apostle Paul
September 2023

“The Travels of the Apostle Paul,” Liahona, Sept. 2023.

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The Travels of the Apostle Paul

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map of Paul’s travels

Paul embarked on four main missionary journeys, traveling about 9,150 miles (14,725 km) in 14 years. His willingness to travel great distances to preach of Christ helped establish Christianity throughout the Mediterranean.

Paul’s Four Missionary Journeys

First Journey (see Acts 13:1–14:28)

  • Time: circa AD 47–49

  • Accompanied by: Barnabas and John Mark

  • Main destinations: Cyprus, Turkey

  • Distance: about 1,400 miles (2,250 km)

Second Journey (see Acts 15:36–18:22)

  • Time: circa AD 50–53

  • Accompanied by: Silas, Timothy, Priscilla and Aquila, and Luke

  • Main destinations: Syria, Turkey, Greece, Jerusalem

  • Distance: about 2,800 miles (4,500 km)

Third Journey (see Acts 18:23–21:15)

  • Time: circa AD 54–58

  • Accompanied by: Timothy, Luke, and others

  • Main destinations: Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, Israel

  • Distance: about 2,700 miles (4,350 km)

Fourth Journey (see Acts 27:1–28:16)

  • Time: circa AD 59–60

  • Accompanied by: Roman guards, Luke, and others

  • Main destinations: Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Crete, Malta, Sicily, Rome

  • Distance: about 2,250 miles (3,600 km)