Acts 21:7 kjv
And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
Acts 21:7 nkjv
And when we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day.
Acts 21:7 niv
We continued our voyage from Tyre and landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and sisters and stayed with them for a day.
Acts 21:7 esv
When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais, and we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for one day.
Acts 21:7 nlt
The next stop after leaving Tyre was Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and sisters and stayed for one day.
Acts 21 7 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:38 | "sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship." | Paul's Farewell to Ephesus |
| Acts 19:21 | "After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia, and to go unto Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome." | Paul's Jerusalem Plan |
| Acts 21:4 | "And when we had found out the disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem." | Warning at Tyre |
| 1 Cor 16:8 | "But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost." | Paul's plans for Ephesus |
| Rom 15:25-27 | "But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem." | Contributing to Jerusalem saints |
| Luke 18:31-33 | "Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished." | Jesus predicts his suffering |
| John 13:1 | "Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end." | Jesus' final hours |
| John 16:32 | "Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me." | Jesus' solitude before trial |
| John 18:1 | "When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples." | Jesus enters the garden |
| Acts 20:22-23 | "And now, behold, I go bound unto Jerusalem with the Spirit, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me." | Paul's awareness of trials |
| Acts 21:10-11 | "And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea certain prophet named Agabus. And when he was come to us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound with it his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles." | Agabus' prophecy |
| Rom 8:18 | "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." | Future glory |
| 2 Tim 2:3 | "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." | Enduring hardship |
| 2 Tim 3:12 | "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." | Persecution is expected |
| Phil 3:10 | "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;" | Fellowship with Christ's sufferings |
| Heb 11:26 | "Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward." | Faith and suffering |
| Acts 21:14 | "And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done." | Submission to God's will |
| Gal 2:10 | "Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do." | Remembering the poor |
| Eph 3:18 | "May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;" | Comprehending God's love |
| Acts 18:21 | "But bade him farewell, saying, I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus." | Paul's future plans |
| Acts 28:16 | "And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him." | Paul in Rome |
Acts 21 verses
Acts 21 7 Meaning
The verse signifies the completion of Paul's journey to Tyre, where he stopped for a week. The "setting sail" implies their departure from Tyre.
Acts 21 7 Context
Paul and his companions had been in Tyre for seven days, during which time disciples there, moved by the Spirit, urged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Despite these prophetic warnings of hardship and imprisonment, Paul remained resolute in his mission. This verse marks the point of their departure from Tyre, continuing their journey toward Jerusalem, where Paul fully expected suffering. The preceding chapter (Acts 20) details his farewell to the Ephesian elders, also acknowledging his future trials.
Acts 21 7 Word analysis
- And (kai): A coordinating conjunction, linking this action to the preceding events in Tyre.
- when (hote): An adverb of time, indicating the specific moment of their departure.
- we had tarried (epimenomen): First-person plural imperfect indicative of epimeno, meaning "to stay behind," "to remain," or "to continue." It emphasizes the duration of their stay.
- seven days (hept helon): "Hepta" means seven, and "helos" relates to a day. This reiterates the duration mentioned in the previous verse.
- we took up our departure (anagontôn): Second-person plural aorist participle of anagomai, meaning "to set sail," "to put out to sea," or "to lead up." In the context of a ship, it clearly means to embark.
- and (kai): Connects the act of sailing with the subsequent actions and route.
- went our way (poruometha): First-person plural present indicative of poruomai, meaning "to go on a journey," "to proceed," or "to depart." It indicates their onward movement.
- into (eis): A preposition indicating direction or entrance into.
- Phcenicia (Phoinikēn): The accusative case of Phoinikē, referring to the coastal region of the Levant, modern Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel.
- and (kai): Connects Phoenicia with the following region.
- and (kai): Connects Phoenicia with the subsequent direction.
- entering (eiserchomenoi): First-person plural present participle of eiserchomai, meaning "to go in," "to enter," or "to come in." It describes their entry into the region.
- into (eis): Preposition indicating direction into the next described area.
- the midst (mesou): Genitive case of mesos, meaning "middle" or "midst." Used here as an adverbial phrase, "into the midst of," indicating passing through the land rather than simply going to its border.
- the country (tēs chōras): Genitive case of chōra, meaning "country," "region," or "land." Refers to the territory.
Acts 21 7 Bonus section
The decision to travel "into Phoenicia" and then "entering into the midst of the country" suggests that their path might have involved traversing the inland route rather than strictly hugging the coastline. This could have been for various reasons, perhaps to visit churches or believers in the interior regions or simply because it was the most direct route inland toward Judea at that time. Paul’s steadfast resolve in the face of warnings, such as those from Agabus (Acts 21:10-11), illustrates the prophetic dimension within the early church, where the Holy Spirit guided and warned believers about future events and spiritual dangers. It also highlights Paul’s profound understanding that suffering and opposition were integral parts of proclaiming the Gospel, as he often taught his converts.
Acts 21 7 Commentary
Paul and his companions, after spending a week in Tyre, understood and respected the pleas of the local disciples to not proceed to Jerusalem. However, Paul's determination, guided by the Spirit, remained unswayed by these emotional appeals, as he was aware of the divine calling and the future events awaiting him in Jerusalem. Their departure from Tyre signifies a continuation of his apostolic mission, even in the face of explicit warnings about the dangers ahead. The journey into Phoenicia, and then proceeding inland, shows a clear direction of travel towards Judea. This stage of the journey reinforces the theme of faithfulness and obedience to God's will, even when that path leads through suffering and tribulation, a central aspect of the Christian life exemplified by Christ Himself and consistently taught by Paul.