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But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, there intending to take in Paul, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land.
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A Leader's Need for Solitude
Multiple commentators suggest a primary reason Paul walked alone to Assos was his need for solitude. After the intense events in Troas and facing a difficult journey to Jerusalem, he likely sought quiet time for prayer and communion with God. This highlights the importance for all believers, especially leaders, to intentionally seek time alone with God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sailed to Assos. There were several cities of this name. One was in Lycia; one in the territory of Eolis; one in Mysia; one in Lydia; and …
To the ship (επ το πλοιον). Note article. It is possible that Paul's party had chartered a coasting vessel from Philippi or Troas …
19th Century
Anglican
And sailed to Assos.—The port of Assos lay about twenty-four miles south of Troas. We can only conjecture St. Paul’s motives for g…
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Leaving Troas, Paul’s companions took passage on a coastal vessel that was to stop at various ports along the western coast of Asia Minor. Paul, ho…
16th Century
Protestant
When we had taken ship. It is uncertain why Paul chose instead to go by land, whether it was because sailing might be troublesome for him,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And we went before to ship That is, Luke, the writer of this history, and the rest of the apostle's company, went be…
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Paul hurried to Jerusalem, but tried to do good along the way, when going from place to place, as every good person should do. In doing God's work,…
