Acts 20:14

"But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there; for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land."

Key Reflection

In Acts 20:14, the narrative unfolds as Paul and his companions prepare for a crucial journey. After meeting at Assos, they board a ship heading towards Mitylene, with the intention of picking up Paul from another location—specifically, Assos. This detail underscores the strategic planning involved in their travels, likely to ensure that all key figures would meet at the right place and time. The cultural context highlights the importance of coordination and reliability in ancient travel, where such arrangements could significantly affect the efficiency and success of their mission.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 14. Came to Mitylene. This was the capital of the island of Lesbos. It was distinguished by the beauty of its situation, and the splendour and magnificence of its edifices. The island on which it stood, Lesbos, was one of the largest in the AEgean Sea, and the seventh in the Mediterranean. It is a few miles distant from the coast of Aeolia, and is about one hundred and sixty-eight miles in circumference. The name of the city now is Castro. __________________________________________________________________

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