Acts 20:1
And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
Acts 20:1 in other translations
| BSB | When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. |
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| WEB | After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia. |
| ASV | And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia. |
| YLT | And after the ceasing of the tumult, Paul having called near the disciples, and having embraced them, went forth to go on to Macedonia; |
| DARBY | But after the tumult had ceased, Paul having called the disciples to him and embraced them, went away to go to Macedonia. |
| BBE | And after the noise had come to an end, Paul, having sent for the disciples and given them comfort, went away from them to Macedonia. |
| Webster | And after the uproar had ceased, Paul called to him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed to go into Macedonia. |
What does Acts 20:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 20:1-2
Ac 20:1-12. Paul Fulfils His Purpose of Proceeding Again to Macedonia and Greece--Returning Thence, on His Route for Jerusalem, He Revisits Philippi and Troas--His Ministrations at Troas.
This section of the apostle's life, though peculiarly rich in material, is related with great brevity in the History. Its details must be culled from his own Epistles. 1-2. departed--after Pentecost (1Co 16:8). to go into Macedonia--in pursuance of the first part of his plan (Ac 19:21). From his Epistles we learn; (1) That, as might have been expected from its position on the coast, he revisited Troas (2Co 2:12; see on Ac 16:8). (2) That while on his former visit he appears to have done no missionary work there, he now went expressly "to preach Christ's Gospel," and found "a door opened unto him of the Lord" there, which he entered so effectually as to lay the foundation of a church there (Ac 20:6, 7). (3) That he would have remained longer there but for his uneasiness at the non-arrival of Titus, whom he had despatched to Corinth to finish the collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem (1Co 16:1, 2; 2Co 8:6), but still more, that he might bring him word what effect his first Epistle to that church had produced. (He had probably arranged that they should meet at Troas). (4) That in this state of mind, afraid of something wrong, he "took leave" of the brethren at Troas, and went from thence into Macedonia. It was, no doubt, the city of Philippi that he came to (landing at Nicopolis, its seaport, see on Ac 16:11, 12), as appears by comparing 2Co 11:9, where "Macedonia" is named, with Php 4:15, where it appears that Philippi is meant. Here he found the brethren, whom he had left on his former visit in circumstances of such deep interest, a consolidated and thriving church, generous and warmly attached to their father in Christ; under the superintendence, probably, of our historian, "the beloved physician" (see on Ac 16:40). All that is said by our historian of this Macedonian visit is that "he went over those parts and gave them much exhortation." (5) Titus not having reached Philippi as soon as the apostle, "his flesh had no rest, but he was troubled on every side: without were fightings, within were fears" (2Co 7:5). (6) At length Titus arrived, to the joy of the apostle, the bearer of better tidings from Corinth than he had dared to expect (2Co 7:6, 7, 13), but checkered by painful intelligence of the efforts of a hostile party to undermine his apostolic reputation there (2Co 10:1-18). (7) Under the mixed feelings which this produced, he wrote--from Macedonia, and probably Philippi--his Second Epistle to the Corinthians (see Introduction to Second Corinthians); despatching Titus with it, and along with him two other unnamed deputies, expressly chosen to take up and bring their collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem, and to whom he bears the beautiful testimony, that they were "the glory of Christ" (2Co 8:22, 23). (8) It must have been at this time that he penetrated as far as to the confines of "Illyricum," lying along the shores of the Adriatic (Ro 15:19). He would naturally wish that his second Letter to the Corinthians should have some time to produce its proper effect ere he revisited them, and this would appear a convenient opportunity for a northwestern circuit, which would enable him to pay a passing visit to the churches at Thessalonica and Berea, though of this we have no record. On his way southward to Greece, he would preach the Gospel in the intermediate regions of Epirus, Thessaly, and Boeotia (see Ro 15:19), though of this we have no record.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
CHAPTER 20
Verse 1. The uproar. The tumult excited by Demetrius and the workmen. After it had been quieted by the town-clerk, Acts 19:40,40.
Embraced them. Saluted them; gave them parting expressions of kindness. Comp. Lk 7:45, Rom 16:16, 1Cor 16:20, 2Cor 13:12; 1Thes 5:26, 1Pet 5:14. The Syriac translates this, "Paul called the disciples, and consoled them, and kissed them."
To go into Macedonia. On his way to Jerusalem, agreeably to his purpose--recorded in Acts 19:21.
(a) "uproar was ceased" Acts 19:40 (b) "go into Macedonia" 1Cor 16:5, 1Timm 1:3
Verse 1. The uproar. The tumult excited by Demetrius and the workmen. After it had been quieted by the town-clerk, Acts 19:40,40.
Embraced them. Saluted them; gave them parting expressions of kindness. Comp. Lk 7:45, Rom 16:16, 1Cor 16:20, 2Cor 13:12; 1Thes 5:26, 1Pet 5:14. The Syriac translates this, "Paul called the disciples, and consoled them, and kissed them."
To go into Macedonia. On his way to Jerusalem, agreeably to his purpose--recorded in Acts 19:21.
(a) "uproar was ceased" Acts 19:40 (b) "go into Macedonia" 1Cor 16:5, 1Timm 1:3
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
Paul retires to Macedonia, Act 20:1. He goes into Greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to Syria, he returns through Macedonia, Act 20:2, Act 20:3. Several persons accompany him into Asia, and then go before and tarry for him at Troas, Act 20:4, Act 20:5. Paul and Luke sail from Philippi, and in five days reach Troas, where they meet their brethren from Asia, and abide there seven days, Act 20:6. On the first day of the week, the disciples coming together to break bread, Paul preaching to them, and continuing his speech till midnight, a young man of the name of Eutychus, being in a deep sleep, fell from the third loft and was killed, Act 20:7-9. Paul restores him to life, resumes his discourse, and continuing it till daybreak, then departs, Act 20:10-12. Luke and his companions come to Assos, whither Paul comes by land, Act 20:13. He embarks with them at Assos, comes to Mitylene, Act 20:14. Sails thence, and passes by Chios, arrives at Samos, tarries at Trogyllium, and comes to Miletus, Act 20:15. Purposing to get as soon as possible to Jerusalem, he sends from Miletus, and calls the elders of the Church of Ephesus, to whom he preaches a most directing sermon, gives them the most solemn exhortations, kneels down and prays with them, takes a very affecting leave of them, and sets sail for Caesarea, in order to go to Jerusalem, vv. 16-38. Verse 1 After the uproar was ceased - The tumult excited by Demetrius apparently induced Paul to leave Ephesus sooner than he had intended. He had written to the Corinthians that he should leave that place after pentecost, 1Cor 16:8; but it is very probable that he left it sooner.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 20:1-6
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. Paul thought it worth while to bestow five days in going to Troas, though it was but for seven days' stay there; but he knew, and so should we, how to redeem even journeying time, and to make it turn to some good account.
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Acts 20:1 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 20:1
- 2 Corinthians 7:5
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
- Acts 19:21
After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
- 1 Timothy 1:3
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
- Genesis 48:10
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
- Romans 16:16
Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
- 1 Corinthians 16:5
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:26
Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
- 1 Corinthians 16:20
All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
- Acts 20:10
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
- Acts 20:37
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
- Acts 21:5-6
And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
- Acts 16:9
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.
7 He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.
9 Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.
13 He continues his travels;
17 and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,
28 commits God's flock to them,
29 warns them of false teachers,
32 commends them to God,
36 prays with them, and departs.
after.
19:23-41
embraced.
10,37; 21:5,6; Ge 48:10; 1Sa 20:41,42; Ro 16:16; 1Co 16:20
2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26
to go.
19:21; 1Co 16:5; 2Co 7:5; 1Ti 1:3
7 He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.
9 Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.
13 He continues his travels;
17 and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,
28 commits God's flock to them,
29 warns them of false teachers,
32 commends them to God,
36 prays with them, and departs.
after.
19:23-41
embraced.
10,37; 21:5,6; Ge 48:10; 1Sa 20:41,42; Ro 16:16; 1Co 16:20
2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26
to go.
19:21; 1Co 16:5; 2Co 7:5; 1Ti 1:3
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Context
- Acts 20:1
And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
- Acts 20:2
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
Acts 20:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y DESPUÉS que cesó el alboroto, llamando Pablo á los discípulos habiéndoles exhortado y abrazado, se despidió, y partió para ir á Macedonia. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Or, après que le tumulte eut cessé, Paul fit venir les disciples, et les ayant embrassés, il partit pour aller en Macédoine. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Nachdem aber der Tumult aufgehört hatte, rief Paulus die Jünger zu sich, und als er Abschied genommen hatte, ging er fort, um nach Macedonien zu reisen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Postquam autem cessavit tumultus, vocatis Paulus discipulis, et exhortatus eos, valedixit, et profectus est ut iret in Macedoniam. |