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The Strategic Location of Troas
Commentators explain that Troas was a strategic Roman seaport on the Aegean coast, near the historic site of ancient Troy. This location on the western edge of Asia Minor was not a random stop but the crucial departure point for the gospel's entry into Europe, as seen in the following verses.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:8
18th Century
Theologian
Came down to Troas. This was a city of Phrygia or Mysia, on the Hellespont, between Troy north, and Assos south. Sometimes the name Tr…
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:8
Passing by Mysia (παρελθοντες την Μυσιαν). Literally, passing alongside or skirting Mysia, neglecting it without preaching there. …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 16:8
19th Century
Bishop
Came down to Troas. Their travels had at last led them to the coast, and they looked out upon the waters of the Ægean. The town of…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:8
Mysia was a region in northwest Asia Minor that lacked precise boundaries because it never was an independent political entity. It was generally co…
John Gill
On Acts 16:8
17th Century
Pastor
And they passed by Mysia
Without stopping or staying there, though they came to it:
came down to …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 16:6–15
17th Century
Minister
The removals of ministers, and the dispensing the means of grace by them, are in particular under Divine conduct and direction. We must follow Prov…