American Standard Version
Acts 20:1
1And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
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
And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia. 2And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. 3And when he had spent three months there, and a plot was laid against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.
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Μετὰ δὲ τὸ παύσασθαι τὸν θόρυβον μεταπεμψάμενος ὁ Παῦλος τοὺς μαθητὰς καὶ παρακαλέσας ἀσπασάμενος ἐξῆλθεν πορεύεσθαι εἰς Μακεδονίαν.¶Read the interlinear
- uproarθόρυβοςthorubos · commotionG2351
- ceasedπαύωpauō · to ceaseG3973
- PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
- sentμεταπέμπωmetapempō · to summonG3343
- disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
- exhortedπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
- departedἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
- goπορεύωporeuomai · to travelG4198
- MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia · MacedoniaG3109
Cross-references for Acts 20:1
- Acts 19:23And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
- Acts 20:10And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Make ye no ado; for his life is in him.
- Acts 21:5And when it came to pass that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and bade each other farewell;
- Genesis 48:10Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
- 1 Samuel 20:41And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the South, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.
- Romans 16:16Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.
- 1 Corinthians 16:20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
- 2 Corinthians 13:12Salute one another with a holy kiss.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
- Acts 19:21Now after these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
- 1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;
- 2 Corinthians 7:5For even when we were come into Macedonia our flesh had no relief, butwe wereafflicted on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
- 1 Timothy 1:3As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine,
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
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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
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