Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis. New Living Translation We boarded a boat at Troas and sailed straight across to the island of Samothrace, and the next day we landed at Neapolis. English Standard Version So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, Berean Standard Bible We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis. Berean Literal Bible And having sailed from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis, King James Bible Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; New King James Version Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis, New American Standard Bible So after setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis; NASB 1995 So putting out to sea from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis; NASB 1977 Therefore putting out to sea from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis; Legacy Standard Bible So setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis; Amplified Bible So setting sail from Troas, we ran a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day [went on] to Neapolis; Christian Standard Bible From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis, Holman Christian Standard Bible Then, setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis, American Standard Version Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis; Contemporary English Version We sailed straight from Troas to Samothrace, and the next day we arrived in Neapolis. English Revised Version Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis; GOD'S WORD® Translation So we took a ship from Troas and sailed straight to the island of Samothrace. The next day we sailed to the city of Neapolis, Good News Translation We left by ship from Troas and sailed straight across to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis. International Standard Version Sailing from Troas, we went straight to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis, NET Bible We put out to sea from Troas and sailed a straight course to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis, New Heart English Bible Then, setting sail from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis; Webster's Bible Translation Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; Weymouth New Testament Accordingly we put out to sea from Troas, and ran a straight course to Samothrace. The next day we came to Neapolis, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore we sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis. World English Bible Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhaving set sail, therefore, from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, on the next day also to Neapolis, Berean Literal Bible And having sailed from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis, Young's Literal Translation having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, on the morrow also to Neapolis, Smith's Literal Translation Therefore having been conveyed from Troas, we ran straight forward to Samothracia, and the following day to Neapolis; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis; Catholic Public Domain Version And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis, New American Bible We set sail from Troas, making a straight run for Samothrace, and on the next day to Neapolis, New Revised Standard Version We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen we sailed from Tro’as, we came in a direct course to Sam-o-thra’cia, and from thence on the following day, we came to the city Ne-ap’o-lis; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And we traveled from Troas and went straight to Samothracia, and from there, the day after, we came to the city Neapolis, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, setting sail from Troas, we came by a straight course to Samothracia, and, on the following day, to Neapolis, Godbey New Testament And having embarked from Troas, we sailed directly to Samothrace, and on the following day into Neapolis, Haweis New Testament Therefore sailing from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis; Mace New Testament and sail'd directly to Samothracia, and the next day landed at Neapolis. Weymouth New Testament Accordingly we put out to sea from Troas, and ran a straight course to Samothrace. The next day we came to Neapolis, Worrell New Testament Having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we ran in a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis; Worsley New Testament Therefore we set sail from Troas, and came in a direct course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lydia's Conversion in Philippi10As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. 11 We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis. 12From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.… Cross References Acts 20:6 And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days. Acts 27:1-2 When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us. Acts 13:13 After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. Acts 21:1-2 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. / Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail. Acts 18:18-19 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. / When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews. Acts 14:25-26 And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. / From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. Acts 15:39-41 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, / but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. / And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” Acts 27:4-5 After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us. / And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. Acts 28:11-12 After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead. / Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there three days. Acts 9:30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. Acts 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. Acts 17:1 When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. Acts 8:40 But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea. Acts 10:24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. Treasury of Scripture Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; Jump to Previous Accordingly Course Direct Following Loosing Morrow Putting Ran Sail Sea Setting Ship Straight Troas Tro'as VoyageJump to Next Accordingly Course Direct Following Loosing Morrow Putting Ran Sail Sea Setting Ship Straight Troas Tro'as VoyageActs 16 1. Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,7. and being called by the Spirit from one country to another, 14. convert Lydia, 16. and cast out a spirit of divination; 19. for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned. 25. The prison doors are opened. 31. The jailor is converted, 35. and they are delivered. We sailed from Troas Troas was a significant port city in the Roman province of Asia, located near the ancient city of Troy. It served as a key departure point for Paul's missionary journeys into Europe. The use of "we" indicates that the author, Luke, was present, suggesting an eyewitness account. This marks the beginning of Paul's mission to bring the Gospel to Europe, a pivotal moment in the spread of Christianity. Troas is also where Paul received the vision of the man from Macedonia, urging him to come and help them (Acts 16:9). straight to Samothrace and the following day on to Neapolis Persons / Places / Events 1. TroasA port city in the northwest of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), Troas was a significant location for early Christian missions. It served as a launching point for Paul's journey into Europe. 2. Samothrace An island in the northern Aegean Sea, Samothrace was known for its religious significance and mystery cults. It was a stopover point on Paul's journey. 3. Neapolis A port city in Macedonia, Neapolis was the first European city where Paul and his companions landed. It served as the gateway to Philippi, where significant events in Paul's ministry would occur. 4. Paul The apostle leading the missionary journey, Paul was instrumental in spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles and establishing early Christian communities. 5. Missionary Journey This event marks the beginning of Paul's second missionary journey, where he would bring the Gospel to Europe for the first time. Teaching Points Divine Guidance in MissionsJust as Paul was guided by a vision to travel to Macedonia, believers today should seek and be open to God's direction in their lives and ministries. Strategic Planning in Ministry Paul's journey from Troas to Neapolis demonstrates the importance of strategic planning and using key locations to spread the Gospel effectively. Faithful Obedience Paul's immediate response to the vision and his journey to Europe exemplify faithful obedience to God's call, a model for Christians to follow. Cultural Engagement By traveling to Samothrace and Neapolis, Paul engaged with diverse cultures, showing the importance of understanding and reaching out to different communities with the Gospel. Perseverance in Ministry The journey from Troas to Neapolis was not just a physical journey but also a spiritual one, requiring perseverance and trust in God's plan. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 16What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey? How does Philippians 4:13 inspire personal strength? Philippians 4:2 names Euodia and Syntyche—where is the archaeological or extra-biblical evidence confirming their dispute? What were the key events of Paul's third missionary journey?(11) We came with a straight course to Samothracia.--Their course lay to the north-west, and, probably, after the manner of the navigation of the time, they put into harbour each night; and the historian, with his characteristic love of geographical detail (see Introduction to St. Luke's Gospel), notes the main facts of the voyage. The "straight course" implies that they had the wind in their favour. The current, which sets to the south after leaving the Hellespont, and to the east between Samothrace and the mainland, would, of course, be against them. In Acts 20:6, the voyage from Philippi to Troas takes five, days. The name of Samothrace points, probably, to its having been a colony from Samos. In early Greek history it had been one of the chief seats of the worship of the Pelasgic race, and, besides the mysteries of Demeter and Persephone, which it had in common with the rest of Greece, was celebrated for the local cultus of the Cabiri, a name of uncertain origin, and applied to the twelve great gods. The next day to Neapolis.--The name (=new town) was naturally common wherever Greek was spoken. It survives in two conspicuous instances--in Naples, and in Nablous as the modern name of Sychem. The town now before us was in Thrace, about twelve miles from Philippi, which was the frontier town of Macedonia. It has been identified, on adequate grounds, with the modern Kavalla, where a Roman aqueduct, columns, and Greek and Latin inscriptions remain to attest the former importance of the city. Ten or twelve miles to the west are the traces of another harbour at Eski Kavalla, which was probably the Palaeopolis (= old town) that had been superseded by the new port. Verse 11. - Setting sail therefore for therefore loosing, A.V.; made for came with, A.V. (εὐθυδρόμεω, elsewhere only in Acts 21:1); Samothrace for Samothracia, A.V.; day following for next day, A.V. In the New Testament this latter phrase only occurs in the Acts.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek We sailedἈναχθέντες (Anachthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 321: From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Troas Τρῳάδος (Trōados) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5174: Troas, a harbor city of Mysia. From Tros; the Troad, i.e. Troas, a place in Asia Minor. straight εὐθυδρομήσαμεν (euthydromēsamen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2113: To run a straight course. From euthus and dromos; to lay a straight course, i.e. Sail direct. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Samothrace, Σαμοθρᾴκην (Samothrakēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4543: Samothrace, an island south of the province of Thrace. From Samos and Thraike; Samo-thrace, an island in the Mediterranean. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. on the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. following day ἐπιούσῃ (epiousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1966: The next day. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi; supervening, i.e. the ensuing day or night. on to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Neapolis. Νέαν (Nean) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3501: (a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh. Links Acts 16:11 NIVActs 16:11 NLT Acts 16:11 ESV Acts 16:11 NASB Acts 16:11 KJV Acts 16:11 BibleApps.com Acts 16:11 Biblia Paralela Acts 16:11 Chinese Bible Acts 16:11 French Bible Acts 16:11 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 16:11 Setting sail therefore from Troas we made (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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