Acts 20:5

"These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea, Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, Gaius of Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia."

Key Reflection

These verses highlight the support and fellowship of believers traveling with Paul as he preached the gospel in various regions. The specific names of companions underscore the inclusive nature of Christian ministry, showing how fellow disciples from diverse backgrounds joined Paul on his missionary journey, symbolizing unity and shared purpose in spreading the message of Christ.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 5. These going before. Going before Paul and Luke. Dr. Doddridge supposes that only Tychicus and Trophimus went before the others. Perhaps the Greek most naturally demands this interpretation. Tarried for us. The word "us" here shows that Luke had again joined Paul as his companion. In Ac 16:12, it appears that Luke was in Philippi, in the house of Lydia. Why he remained there, or why he did not attend Paul in his journey to Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, etc., is not known. It is evident, however, that he here joined him again. At Troas. See Barnes "Ac 16:8".

Related Verses

More from Acts 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

Go deeper with Bible.talk - your AI Bible study companion