Parallel Verses New International Version The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. King James Bible And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. Darby Bible Translation And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as to the sea; but Silas and Timotheus abode there. World English Bible Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there. Young's Literal Translation and then immediately the brethren sent forth Paul, to go on as it were to the sea, but both Silas and Timothy were remaining there. Acts 17:14 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTo go as it were to the sea - This passage is generally understood to mean that the disciples took Paul towards the sea, as if he had intended to embark, and return to Troas, but with the real design to go to Athens. But it is more likely that his conductors, in order to his greater safety, left the public or more frequented road, and took him coastwise to Athens. Or, by taking a vessel at that part of the sea nearest to Berea, they might have coasted it to Athens, which was quite a possible case; and, as we do not hear of his stopping at any place on his journey to preach, it is very probable that he went by sea to this city. Though sleights and feints may be allowable in cases of life and death, yet there does not appear an absolute necessity for any in this case. And, as the text does not necessarily point any out, so we need not have recourse to any. I take it for granted, therefore, that Paul went by sea to Athens. Silas and Timotheus abode there still - The persecution, it seems, was directed principally against Paul. Lo! he stayeth his rough wind on the day of his east wind. Silas and Timotheus, holy men, were left behind to water the seed which Paul had planted. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge then. Acts 9:25,30 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket... as it. but. Library April 24 EveningThe eyes of all wait upon thee.--PSA. 145:15. He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things.--The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.--Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. The same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.--Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path The Man who is Judge Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State. Repentance and Restitution. Cross References Acts 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers. Acts 16:1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. Acts 17:4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women. Acts 17:6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: "These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, Acts 17:10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. Acts 17:15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. Jump to Previous Abode Berea Coast Far Immediately Kept Paul Promptly Remaining Sea Sea-Coast Silas Timotheus TimothyJump to Next Abode Berea Coast Far Immediately Kept Paul Promptly Remaining Sea Sea-Coast Silas Timotheus TimothyLinks Acts 17:14 NIVActs 17:14 NLT Acts 17:14 ESV Acts 17:14 NASB Acts 17:14 KJV Acts 17:14 Bible Apps Acts 17:14 Biblia Paralela Acts 17:14 Chinese Bible Acts 17:14 French Bible Acts 17:14 German Bible Acts 17:14 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |