And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Tumults or opposition may constrain a Christian to remove from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wherever he goes.
Glossary
- Macedonia Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Macedonia.
- Troas Place
- A city on the coast of Mysia, in the north-west of Asia Minor, named after ancient Troy, which was at some little distance from it (about 4 miles) to the north. Modern identification: Alexandria Troas.
- Philippi Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Philippi.