And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
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Interpretation
The common events of travelling are seldom worthy of being told; but the comfort of communion with the saints, and kindness shown by friends, deserve particular mention. The Christians at Rome were so far from being ashamed of Paul, or afraid of owning him, because he was a prisoner, that they were the more careful to show him respect.
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This thought runs through Acts 28:11-15.
Glossary
- Rome Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rome.
- Forum of Appius Place
- I. e., “the market of Appius” ( Acts 28:15 , R. V. ), a town on the road, the “Appian Way,” from Rome to Brundusium. It was 43 miles from Rome. Here Paul was met by some Roman Christians on his way to the capital. Modern identification: Forum Appii.
- Three Taverns Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Three Taverns.