Acts 16:12

and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days.

1. This city was rebuilt and repaired by the father of Alexander the Great, Philip.

2. It was the larger and better city in the region of Macedonia.

3. It was also a colony - a Roman colony. It was a Greek city, but was under Roman control and occupation.

4. It is still called Philippi, but the coins indicate that it was a Roman colony.

5. Philippi becomes a base of operation. They decide to remain here from some period of time and work from here.