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But these had gone ahead, and were waiting for us at Troas.

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Luke Rejoins the Team

Multiple commentators highlight the word "us," which signals the return of Luke, the author of Acts, to Paul's traveling party. Luke had been absent from the narrative since Acts 16 in Philippi. His reappearance means the following section is a firsthand, eyewitness account.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 20:5

18th Century

Theologian

These going before. Going before Paul and Luke. Dr. Doddridge supposes that only Tychicus and Trophimus went before the others. Perhaps th…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 20:5

Were waiting for us in Troas (εμενον ημας εν Τροιαδ). Here again we have "us" for the first time since chapter 16 where Paul was w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 20:5

19th Century

Bishop

These going before tarried for us at Troas.—Two motives may be assigned for this arrangement:

  1. It enabled St.…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 20:5

Having been unable to get to Jerusalem for Passover, Paul remained at Philippi to celebrate it and the week-long Feast of Unleavened Bread. He sent…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 20:5

17th Century

Pastor

These going before The apostle into Asia, all but Sopater, who accompanied him.

tarried for us at Troa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 20:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Disturbances or opposition may compel a Christian to move from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wh…

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