Place New Testament
Samothrace
Also known as Samothrace =ESV, NIV; Samonthracia =KJV
Samothrace is an island in the Aegean Sea where Paul and his companions landed during his second missionary journey (Act.16.11). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Acts 16:11.
Why it matters. Island visited by Paul during his second missionary journey
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- Location
- 40.467, 25.486 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Samothrace
Samothrace is a Greek island located in the northern Aegean Sea, south of the ancient city of Neapolis (modern-day Kavala) and west of the region of Thrace. In the Bible, Samothrace is mentioned once, in the context of Paul's second missionary journey. Act.16.11 records that Paul and his companions, after leaving Troas, sailed directly to Samothrace and then on to Neapolis the following day. Samothrace was known in ancient times for its religious significance, particularly the mystery cult of the Cabeiri, which attracted initiates from across the Greek world. The island was also an important stopping point for ships navigating the northern Aegean Sea. Paul's voyage to Samothrace demonstrates the island's role as a transit point in the region and provides insight into the route of his missionary travels.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Acts (1 verse)