And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
On Sunday, when the disciples got together for communion, Paul gave them a talk since he was leaving the next day. He kept going until midnight because he had so much he wanted to share with them.
Paul loved these people so much he literally talked until midnight before saying goodbye.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the early Christian church often met on the first day of the week, which is Sunday, to celebrate Jesus' resurrection and engage in worship. This specific gathering in Troas, as described in Acts, involved Paul and the disciples coming together to break bread, likely referring to a shared meal or the Lord's Supper, while Paul preached extensively because he was about to embark on his next missionary journey. These meetings highlighted the growing pattern of weekly assemblies for spiritual encouragement amid the challenges of the Roman Empire.
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