And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
Study Helps
Interpretation
Providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go on well. Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there, and found them out.
Glossary
- Cos Place
- Biblical island. Modern identification: Kos.
- Patara Place
- A city on the south-west coast of Lycia at which Paul landed on his return from his third missionary journey ( Acts 21:1 , 2). Modern identification: Patara.
- Rhodes Place
- A rose, an island to the south of the western extremity of Asia Minor, between Coos and Patara, about 46 miles long and 18 miles broad. Modern identification: Rhodes.