Lydia (sources)

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Survey of ancient sources on Lydia.

Overview

Early Christian sources

Acts 16:14 (NRSV) -- One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.

Acts 16:40 (NRSV) -- So they went out of the prison and visited Lydia. And when they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them and departed.