Acts 27:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Acts 27:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

A ship of Adramyttium - A maritime town of Mysia, in Asia Minor, opposite to the island of Lesbos. This was a ship which had been built there, or which sailed from that port, but which was then i...
Acts 27:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27. Paul's Journey to Rome. [103] [103] On the whole chapter see The Voyage and Shipwreck of S. Paul. by James Smith, 1848; a book full of valuable information on the whole subject....
Acts 27:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

entering into . having embarked upon. Greek. epibaino. See Acts 20:18 . ship . Greek. ploion. The usual word for "ship". Adramyttium . A city in Mysia, in the province of Asia, at the head...
Acts 27:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

− 2. And there continued with us. Luke seemeth so to commend one man’s constancy, that he nippeth the rest. For there were more which did accompany him to Jerusalem; whereof we see two only...
Acts 27:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. A ship of Adramyttium - There were several...
Acts 27:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Adramyttium,— Was a city of Mysia, not far from Pergamos. Along with the apostle there went St. Luke, the writer of this book, and Aristarchus the Macedonian from the city of Thessalonica. Arista...
Acts 27:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. And entering late (or 'embarking in'...
Acts 27:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Voyage and Shipwreck Acts 27:1 to Acts 28:16 . The Journey to Rome. This narrative is the most detailed account of an ancient voyage which we possess, and is our principal source of knowle...
Acts 27:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Entering into a ship of Adramyttium. — Better, embarking in. Adramyttium was a town on the coast of Mysia, opposite Lesbos. It lay on the Roman road from Assos and Troas to Pergamus, Ephesus, and...
Acts 27:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 18 IN PERILS ON THE SEA. Acts 27:1-3 ; Acts 28:16 THIS chapter terminates our survey of the Acts of the Apostles, and leads us at the same time to contemplate the Apostle of the Genti...
Acts 27:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

on a Dangerous Voyage Acts 27:1-13 The we indicates that the good physician, Luke, had rejoined the party. Separated from Paul by the Apostle's imprisonment, he now accompanied him on the shi...
Acts 27:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The study of Paul's last voyage reveals some apparently contradictory facts, and yet common in the experience of the saints. On the one hand, difficulties and dangers multiplied. On the other, the di...
Acts 27:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. (2) And entering into a ship of Adramy...
Acts 27:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And entering into a ship of Adramyttium ,.... Which was in the port of Caesarea; for from thence they set sail to the place where this ship was bound, which very likely was the place here mentioned;...
Acts 27:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 2. One Aristarchus, &c. ] St...
Acts 27:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When it was determined that we should sail into Italy The apostle having, by appeal, transferred his cause to the emperor, Festus determined to send him to Italy by sea, as being a shorter and less...
Acts 27:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The journey to Rome has been seen as a striking picture of the history of the church publicly in its earlier years, with its rapid decline and eventual shipwreck. Paul is on board, but a prisoner, in...
Acts 27:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other pris...
Acts 27:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Adramyttium; a city in Mysia, a province in the Lesser Asia, almost over against Mitylene, of a pestilent air. Meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; the ship did belong to Adramyttium, and desig...
Acts 27:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Series of Maritime Stages and Examples of Prophecy ( Acts 27:10 ; Acts 27:21-26 ) On The Way To Rome (27.l-26). This series of ‘maritime stages' on a voyage parallels that in Acts 21:1-16 . Th...
Acts 27:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 27:1 . Determined .—By Festus. Not as to purpose ( Acts 25:12 ), but as to time, which was late in autumn, A.D. 60, and manner, which was by sea. We .—Last used ( Acts 21:...
Acts 27:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:1-3 . And, when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. And entering into a s...
Acts 27:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 . Adramyttium, a town of Egypt, at the eastern mouth of the Nile; also a town of Mysia of the same name, where the ship touched. One Aristarchus, a Macedonian, being with us. The nume...
Acts 27:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy! St. Paul’s voyage The power of religion is best seen when it is exhibited in living reality. It is so as to its sanctifying energy....
Acts 27:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 27:1 For, for into, A.V.; to a centurion named Julius of the Augustan band for unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus ' band, A.V. That we should sail . Obse...
Acts 27:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Voyage from Caesarea to Melita. From Caesarea to Fair Havens:
Acts 27:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 16:10-13 ; Acts 16:17 ; Acts 19:19 ; Acts 20:15 ; Acts 20:16 ; Acts 20:4 ; Acts 20:5 ; Acts 21:1 ; Acts 21:1-3 ; Acts 21:5 ; Acts 28:10 ; Acts 28:12 ; Acts 28:16 ; Acts 28:2 ; Col...
Acts 27:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Adramyttium — was a sea port of Mysia. Aristarchus and Luke went with Paul by choice, not being ashamed of his bonds.

Acts 27:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 27:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 27:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Acts 27:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 27:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 27:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 27:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 27:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 27:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 27:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 27:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 27:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 27:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 27:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes