Act 20:6, 21:4, 28:14 | PNT | STEP | To Troas , See PNT . In five days . The winds must have been contrary. Formerly the voyage was made in two days ( ).

‏ Acts 20:6

To Troas,

See PNT Ac 16:8.

In five days. The winds must have been contrary. Formerly the voyage was made in two days (Ac 16:11).

‏ Acts 21:4

Finding disciples. Preachers of the word came to Phoenicia, of which Tyre was the capital, and probably planted the church (Ac 11:19).

Tarried there seven days. As this statement is made three times where Paul found brethren (Ac 20:6 21:4 28:14), it evidently implies that he tarried at each place to have one solemn meeting on the first day of the week, as at Troas (Ac 20:7), and to celebrate the Lord's Supper with the church.

Said to Paul through the Spirit. Predicted the sufferings that would befall him, and endeavored to dissuade him.

‏ Acts 28:14

Where we found brethren. We know from the Epistle to the Romans that there was a church at Rome that Paul was anxious to visit, and that the brethren were numerous (see Ro 16:1,3,5-15). Here we find also a church at a great seaport on the route from Palestine to Rome.

Were desired to tarry with them seven days. Compare also Ac 20:6,7 21:4. In all these cases the object must have been to pass a Lord's day and to celebrate the Lord's Supper. The courteous Julius consenting, there was no difficulty in Paul's delay here.