Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece

201 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia.

Other Translations of Acts 20:1

King James Version

Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece

201 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

English Standard Version

Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece

201 After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia.

The Message

Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece

201 With things back to normal, Paul called the disciples together and encouraged them to keep up the good work in Ephesus. Then, saying his good-byes, he left for Macedonia.

New King James Version

Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece

201 After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia.

New Living Translation

Paul's Journey to Macedonia and Greece

201 When the uproar was over, Paul sent for the believers and encouraged them. Then he said good-bye and left for Macedonia.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 20:1

Commentary on Acts 20:1-6

(Read 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.

2 He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece,

Other Translations of Acts 20:2

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece.

The Message

2 Traveling through the country, passing from one gathering to another, he gave constant encouragement, lifting their spirits and charging them with fresh hope.

New King James Version

2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece

New Living Translation

2 While there, he encouraged the believers in all the towns he passed through. Then he traveled down to Greece,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 20:2

Commentary on Acts 20:1-6

(Read 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.