1 Thessalonians 1:7

But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Now after these things were finished, Paul purposed in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to share with the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

for indeed you do practice it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel still more,

nor yet as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.