As a city, it played a prominent role in the history of the first - century Christians, especially in the ministry of Paul, the Christian apostle to the nations. ​ — ACTS 9: 15; ROMANS 11: 13.
Kota itu amat menonjol dalam sejarah orang Kristen abad pertama, khususnya selama pelayanan Paulus, rasul Kristen yang menginjil kepada bangsa - bangsa non - Yahudi. ​ — KISAH 9: 15; ROMA 11: 13.