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Derbe

Derbe or Dervi, also called Derveia, was a city of Galatia in Asia Minor, and later of Lycaonia, and still later of Isauria and Cappadocia.

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Derbe
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Derbe or Dervi (Greek: Δέρβη), also called Derveia (Greek: Δέρβεια), was a city of Galatia in Asia Minor, and later of Lycaonia, and still later of Isauria and Cappadocia. It is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles at 14:6, 14:20, 16:1 and 20:4. Derbe is the only city mentioned in the New Testament where the inhabitants adopted Paul's version of Christianity right away.

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The closest 8 places around Derbe; sorted without regard to province borders.

Can Hasan

Archaeological Site · Karaman / Karaman24.5 km

Ilistra

Ancient City · Karaman / Karaman29.4 km

Distances are as the crow flies; driving distance may be longer.

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