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Acts 16

Acts 16:11

Lydia’s Conversion in Philippi · Acts 16:11–15
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Translations

Modern
We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.
Traditional
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
Literal
And having sailed from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis,
Latin
Navigantes autem a Troade, recto cursu venimus Samothraciam, et sequenti die Neapolim:

Original

Greek
English
We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.

Notes

Acts 16:11

  • Samothrace is a small island with many mountains. It is west or northwest of the Hellespont (the strait between Asia Minor and Europe). It is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the coast of Thrace.

  • Neapolis, now known as Kavala, was the seaport for Philippi and the eastern end of the famous Via Egnatia (the Egnatian Way), which extended from Rome to Asia.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Parallels

Revelation 2:18–29

Places

Neapolis: A port city in Macedonia visited by Paul Samothrace: Island visited by Paul during his second missionary journey Troas: A city in Asia Minor, visited by Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Macedonia Neapolis Paul the Apostle Philippi Samothrace Travel Troas

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Luke: Accompanies Paul in his Tour of Asia and Macedonia Neapolis: Paul Visits Paul: Visits Samothracia and Neapolis Samothracia (Samothrace): Visited Briefly by Paul Troas: Paul Visits