Acts 20:2

Translations

Modern

After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,

Traditional

And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

Literal

And having passed through those districts and having exhorted them with much talk, he came to Greece.

Latin

Cum autem perambulasset partes illas, et exhortatus eos fuisset multo sermone, venit ad Græciam:

Original

Greek

English

After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,

Notes

Acts 20:1–2

Paul traveled to Macedonia, where he encouraged Christians in towns like Thessalonica, Philippi, and Berea. He also continued collecting donations for needy Christians in Jerusalem (see Romans 15:25–28; 2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15).

Titus met Paul in Macedonia with news from Corinth, prompting Paul to write 2 Corinthians and send Titus back with the letter (2 Corinthians 7:5–7; 8:6).

Acts 20:2–3

Paul traveled from Macedonia to Greece, specifically Corinth in Achaia, where he stayed for three months (see study note on 18:1 and 2 Corinthians 13:1). During this time, Paul probably wrote his letter to the Romans (see Romans Book Introduction, “Date, Place, and Occasion of Writing”).
a plot against him: See Acts 9:23–25, 28–30; 23:12–35; 25:3.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
Acts 20:11
Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed.
1 Thessalonians 2:11
For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
Acts 20:6–7
And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.
Acts 15:41
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Zechariah 9:13
For I will bend Judah as My bow and fit it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, O Zion, against the sons of Greece. I will make you like the sword of a mighty man.
Acts 14:22
…strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Acts 16:12
From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
Acts 2:40
With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.”
Acts 17:10
As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.

Places

Greece: A nation and culture, often in opposition to Israel

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Illyricum Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Romans Macedonia Paul the Apostle Second Letter to the Corinthians Travel

Topics

Macedonia: Revisits Paul: Proceeds to Macedonia After Strengthening the Congregations in That Region Philippi: Paul Preaches In Timothy: Rejoined by Paul; Accompanies Paul to Asia

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