Acts 27:3

"Embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica being with us."

Key Reflection

In Acts 27:3, Luke narrates the initial phase of Paul's journey to Rome under Festus' direction. The ship chosen for this voyage was from Adramyttium, a port on the coast of Asia Minor, and it was preparing to sail along the coastline. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, joined them aboard this vessel. This detail is significant as it highlights the international scope of Paul's missionary work and his travel companionship, reflecting the diverse community that supported his ministry.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 3. We touched at Sidon. See Barnes "Mt 11:21". It was north of Caesarea. And Julius courteously entreated Paul. Treated him kindly, or humanely. And gave him liberty, etc. The same thing had been done by Felix, Ac 24:23. Unto his friends. In Sidon. Paul had frequently travelled in that direction, in going to and returning from Jerusalem; and it is not improbable, therefore, that he had friends in all the principal cities. To refresh himself. To enjoy the benefit of their kind care, to make his present situation and his voyage as comfortable as possible. It is probable that they would furnish him with many supplies which were needful to make his long and perilous voyage comfortable.

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