Acts 21:8

"When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais. We greeted the brothers and stayed with them one day."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the importance of community and hospitality within the early Christian church. After traveling a significant distance, the missionaries found rest and support in the local believers at Ptolemais, emphasizing the interconnectedness and mutual encouragement among early Christian communities.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. We that were of Paul's company. From this it would appear that they had been attended thus far by some persons who were going only to Ptolemais. This clause, however, is wanting in many MSS., and has been omitted by Bengel, Griesbach, Knapp, and others, as spurious. It is also wanting in the Syriac and the Vulgate. Unto Caesarea. See Barnes "Ac 8:40". Into the house of Philip.One of the seven deacons, Ac 6:5. After his conversation with the eunuch of Ethiopia, he went to Caesarea, and probably there abode. The evangelist. This word properly means one who announces good news.

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