Acts 16:11

"When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go out to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the Good News to them."

Key Reflection

This verse underscores the immediate and decisive action taken by Paul and his companions upon receiving a divine vision, indicating their conviction that God was calling them to spread the gospel in Macedonia. It highlights both the promptness of their response and their belief in direct divine guidance in missionary work.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. Loosing from Troas. Setting sail from this place. To Samothracia. This was an island in the AEgean Sea, not far from Thrace. It was peopled by inhabitants from Samos and from Thrace, and hence called Samothracia. It was about twenty miles in circumference; and was an asylum for fugitives and criminals. And the next day to Neapolis.This was a maritime city of Macedonia, near the borders of Thrace. It is now called Napoli. __________________________________________________________________

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