Acts 16:11

Acts 16:11

Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

a. NLT: We boarded a boat at Troas and sailed straight across to the island of Samothrace, and the next day we landed at Neapolis.

b. NIV: From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis.

c. YLT: Having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, on the morrow also to Neapolis,

d. Amplified Bible Classic: Therefore, setting sail from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day went on to Neapolis.

e. Worrell Translation: Having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we ran in a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis;

f. Wuest Translation: Then setting sail from Troas we ran a straight course before the wind to Samothracia, and on the morrow, to Neapolis.

g. Pishitta Eastern Text: When we sailed from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothracia, and from thence on the following day, we came to the city of Neapolis.

1. “Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia…”

a. Therefore [Strong: 3767 oun oon apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.]

b. loosing [Strong: 321 anago an-ag'-o from 303 and 71; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away:--bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up.]

c. from [Strong: 575 apo apo' a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.]

d. Troas [Strong: 5174 Troas tro-as' from Tros (a Trojan); the Troad (or plain of Troy), i.e. Troas, a place in Asia Minor:--Troas.]

e. we cam with a straight course [Strong: 2113 euthudromeo yoo-thoo-drom-eh'-o from 2117 and 1408; to lay a straight course, i.e. sail direct:--(come) with a straight course.] [Zodhiates: To run straight, to sail a straight course.]

    

f. to [Strong: 1519 eis ice a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).]

g. Samathracia [Strong: 4543 Samothraike sam-oth-rak'-ay from 4544 and Thraike (Thrace); Samo-thrace (Samos of Thrace), an island in the Mediterranean:--Samothracia.]

1). Gordon Lindsay, Acts In Action: The winds were favorable to the voyages, and they sailed over to Macedonia in two days. (A similar reverse trip took five days as recorded in Acts 20:6.)

a). Acts 20:6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.

2. “…and the next day to Neapolis;”

a. and [Strong: 5037 te teh a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.]

b. the next [day] [Strong: 1966 epiousa ep-ee-oo'-sah feminine singular participle of a comparative of 1909 and heimi (to go); supervening, i.e. (2250 or 3571 being expressed or implied) the ensuing day or night:--following, next.]

c. to [Strong: 1519 eis ice a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).]

d. Neapolis [Strong: 3496 Neapolis neh-ap'-ol-is from 3501 and 4172; new town; Neapolis, a place in Macedonia:--Neapolis.]

1). Saint Paul the Traveller and Roman Citizen: Philippi was an inland city and Neapolis was its harbor.

2). Luke does not say if they ministered in any of the places on the way. Though none of the Greek sources say, perhaps the definition of straight course explains this.