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.