Acts 20:1

Acts 20:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
• New International Version (NIV)When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia.
• English Standard Version (ESV)After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia.
• New King James Version (NKJV)After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia.

Context of Acts 20:1

After the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had encouraged them he told them goodbye, and set off to go to Macedonia. 2After he had gone through those districts and had encouraged the believers, he came to Greece. 3And he stayed three months, and when a plot was formed against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia (northern Greece).

Acts 20:1 word by word

Μετὰ δὲ τὸ παύσασθαι τὸν θόρυβον μεταπεμψάμενος ὁ Παῦλος τοὺς μαθητὰς καὶ παρακαλέσας ἀσπασάμενος ἐξῆλθεν πορεύεσθαι εἰς Μακεδονίαν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• afterμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• the uproarθόρυβοςthorubos · commotionG2351
• was ceasedπαύωpauō · to ceaseG3973
• PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
• called untoπροσκαλέωproskaleomai · to call to/summonG4341
• the disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• embracedἀσπάζομαιaspazomai · to pay respects toG782
• and departedἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• for to goπορεύωporeuomai · to travelG4198
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia · MacedoniaG3109

Cross-references for Acts 20:1

• Acts 19:23About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way (Jesus, Christianity).
• Acts 20:10But Paul went down and threw himself on him and embraced him, and said [to those standing around him], “Do not be troubled, because he is alive.”
• Acts 21:5When our days there came to an end, we left and proceeded on our journey, while all of the disciples, with their wives and children, escorted us on our way until we were outside the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying, we told one another goodbye.
• Genesis 48:10Now Israel’s eyes were so dim from age that he could not see [clearly]. Then Joseph brought them close to him, and he kissed and embraced them.
• 1 Samuel 20:41As soon as the boy was gone, David got up from the south side [beside the mound of stones] and fell on his face to the ground [in submission and respect], and bowed three times. Then they kissed one another and wept together, but David wept more.
• Romans 16:16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
• 1 Corinthians 16:20All the believers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
• 2 Corinthians 13:12Greet one another with a holy kiss.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:26Greet all the believers with a holy kiss [as brothers and sisters in God’s family].
• Acts 19:21Now after these events, Paul determined in the Spirit that he would travel through Macedonia and Achaia (most of the Greek mainland), and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome [and preach the good news of salvation].”
• 1 Corinthians 16:5I will visit you after I go through Macedonia, for I am only passing through Macedonia;
• 2 Corinthians 7:5For even when we arrived in Macedonia our bodies had no rest, but we were oppressed at every turn—conflicts and disputes without, fears and dread within.
• 1 Timothy 1:3As I urged you when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain individuals not to teach any different doctrines,

Commentaries on Acts 20:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1After the uproar was ceased - The tumult excited by Demetrius apparently induced Paul to leave Ephesus sooner than he had intended. He had written to the Corinthians that he should leave that place after pentecost, 1 Corinthians 16:8; but it is very probable that he left it sooner.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The uproar - The tumult excited, by Demetrius and the workmen. After it had been quieted by the town-clerk, Acts 19:40-41. Embraced them - Saluted them; gave them parting expressions of kindness. Compare the Luke 7:45 note; Romans 16:16 note; 1 Corinthians 16:20 note; 2 Corinthians 13:12 note; 1 Thessalonians 5:26 note; 1 Peter 5:14 note. The Syriac translates this, “Paul caned the disciples, and consoled them, and kissed them.” To go into Macedonia - On…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Paul's journeys. (1-6) Eutychus restored to life. (7-12) Paul travels towards Jerusalem. (13-16) Paul's discourse to the elders of Ephesus. (17-27) Their farewell. (28-38) Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2Paul 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-12This section of the apostle's life, though peculiarly rich in material, is related with great brevity in the History. Its details must be culled from his own Epistles. 1-2. departed--after Pentecost (1Co 16:8). to go into Macedonia--in pursuance of the first part of his plan (Ac 19:21). From his Epistles we learn; (1) That, as might have been expected from its position on the coast, he revisited Troas (2Co 2:12; see on Ac 16:8). (2) That while on his…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 20:1

• Macedonia
• Paul
• Philippi
• Timothy

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Commentaries on Acts 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings