Caesarea

NT Judea

Home to the first recorded Gentile convert and his household -- a turning point Peter later cited at the Jerusalem council -- and later the settled base of the evangelist Philip and his household.

References: Acts 10:1-48; Acts 21:8-9

Named in Scripture at Caesarea

Cornelius (M) — Roman centurion; first Gentile convert, with his household, in the account that opened the door to Gentile inclusion
Acts 10:1-48
Philip (M) — settled here after his evangelistic travels; hosted Paul and his companions
Acts 21:8-9