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A Widespread Christian Network
Commentators highlight that in Ptolemais, as in other coastal cities, Paul's party easily found a community of "brethren." This demonstrates the remarkable spread and interconnectedness of the early church. Believers could travel to major port cities and find a welcoming group of fellow Christians, showing the strength of their shared faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 21:7
18th Century
Theologian
We came to Ptolemais. This was a city situated on the coast of the Mediterranean, on the north angle of a bay which extends, in a semicirc…
AT Robertson
On Acts 21:7
Had finished (διανυσαντες). First aorist active participle of διανυω, old verb to accomplish (ανυω) thoroughly (δια), only here in…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 21:7
19th Century
Bishop
We came to Ptolemais.—This city is memorable both for its antiquity and for the varied fortunes of its city. As Accho it appears i…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 21:7
After a scene reminiscent of the parting with the Ephesian elders (cf. 20:36– 37), Paul and his companions sailed from Tyre. The ship went on to Pt…
John Calvin
On Acts 21:7
16th Century
Theologian
Luke briefly declares that Paul was also received at Ptolemais by the brothers. This is a city of Phoenicia, situated on the sea-coast, not far fro…
John Gill
On Acts 21:7
17th Century
Pastor
And when we had finished our course from Tyre
Or sailed from thence,
we came to Ptolemais
Matthew Henry
On Acts 21:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go well.
Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there and found them. Foreseei…