Acts 16:40

"And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed" Evidently where Paul and his companions had been staying while preaching in Philippi. "Had seen the brethren" Probably others have been converted besides the two households mentioned in this chapter. Paul, Silas and Timothy depart, but Luke stays in Philippi and apparently remains and works with this congregation until Paul comes back through this region some 5-6 years later (Acts 20:5). This stay will cover the years 52-58 AD This chapter contains another evidence that it is scriptural for. congregation to have. full-time, located preacher working with it. From what looks like very humble beginnings (two household's converted), the Philippian congregation in years to come will financially support Paul (1 Peter 4:15), select qualified elders and deacons (1 Peter 1:1), and contributed heavily for the collection headed to Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8:1).