loosing. See note on Acts 13:13.
came, &c. = ran direct. Greek. euthudromeo. Only here and Acts 21:1. i.e. ran before the wind.
Samothracia. The highest in elevation of the northern AEgean islands, midway between Troas and Philippi.
next. See note on Acts 7:26.
Neapolis. The harbour of Philippi, distant about ten miles away. The first European soil trodden by Paul It had taken two days with. favourable wind. Compare Acts 20:6.