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From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
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The Power of Fellowship
The Roman believers traveled a great distance—some over 40 miles—to meet Paul, a prisoner. Commentators universally highlight that this act of solidarity wasn't just a kind gesture; it had a profound impact. Paul's reaction, to thank God and take courage, shows the immense power of Christian fellowship to strengthen us during trials.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And from there. From Puteoli.
When the brothers heard of us. The Christians who were at Rome.
As far as Appii f…
When they heard of us (ακουσαντες τα περ ημων). How "they heard the things concerning us" we do not know. Good news had its way of…
19th Century
Anglican
And from there, when the brethren heard of us... —Better, the brethren having heard about us. The seven days at …
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Baptist
And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and the three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thank…
Paul and company took the Via Domitiana from Puteoli to Neapolis, turning northwest to travel to Rome on the Via Appia—that oldest, straightest, an…
16th Century
Protestant
When the brethren heard. God comforted Paul by the coming of the brethren who came out to meet him, so that he might more joyfully hasten …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And from thence That is, from Rome, to which they were going:
when the brethren heard of us<…
The common events of traveling are seldom worthy of being told; but the comfort of communion with the saints, and kindness shown by friends, deserv…
