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We sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them at Troas in five days, where we stayed seven days.
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Commentators note the voyage from Philippi to Troas took five days, significantly longer than a previous two-day trip. They almost universally attribute this delay to practical realities like contrary winds and sea currents, reminding readers that the apostles faced real-world challenges and depended on God's providence in their travels.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
After the days of unleavened bread. After the seven days of the Passover, during which they ate only unleavened bread. See Exodus 12.
After the days of unleavened bread (μετα τας ημερας των αζυμων). Paul was a Jew, though a Christian, and observed the Jewish feast…
19th Century
Anglican
And came unto them to Troas in five days.—The voyage from Troas to Philippi (see Notes on Acts 16:11-12) had taken only t…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And we sailed away from Philippi Which was in Macedonia, from where they came in a straight course by Samothracia, o…
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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