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Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.
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A Strategic Ship Change
Commentators explain that at the port of Patara, Paul's party switched from a small coastal vessel to a large merchant ship. Scholars like A.T. Robertson note this new ship was capable of sailing directly across the open sea to Phoenicia, a much faster and more direct route for the 400-mile journey than the previous boat allowed.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Unto Phenicia. See Barnes' notes on Acts 11:19.
Phenicia was on their way to Jerusalem.
Set forth. Sailed.
T…
Having found a ship (ευροντες πλοιον). Paul had used a small coasting vessel (probably hired) that anchored each night at Cos, Rho…
After the emotional farewell, Paul and his party (including Luke) continued by boat to Cos. The next day they sailed to Rhodes, the capital of the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia For it seems that the ship they went aboard at Assos ([Reference Acts 2…
Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go well.
Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there and found them. Foreseei…
