And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
We got on a ship from Adramyttium and set sail, planning to cruise along the Asian coastline. Aristarchus, this guy from Thessalonica in Macedonia, came with us.
Sometimes the most important part of the journey is who decides to come along for the ride.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, this verse describes part of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner, during which he faced various challenges at sea. The ship was from Adramyttium, a port city in the Roman province of Asia (modern-day Turkey), and they planned to sail along the coast, stopping at various points. Aristarchus, a faithful companion from Thessalonica in Macedonia, joined Paul, highlighting the support network among early Christians during perilous travels.
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