Acts 16:11
New International Version
From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis.

New Living Translation
We boarded a boat at Troas and sailed straight across to the island of Samothrace, and the next day we landed at Neapolis.

English Standard Version
So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis,

Berean Standard Bible
We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.

Berean Literal Bible
And having sailed from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis,

King James Bible
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

New King James Version
Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis,

New American Standard Bible
So after setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis;

NASB 1995
So putting out to sea from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis;

NASB 1977
Therefore putting out to sea from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis;

Legacy Standard Bible
So setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the day following to Neapolis;

Amplified Bible
So setting sail from Troas, we ran a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day [went on] to Neapolis;

Christian Standard Bible
From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then, setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis,

American Standard Version
Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis;

Contemporary English Version
We sailed straight from Troas to Samothrace, and the next day we arrived in Neapolis.

English Revised Version
Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So we took a ship from Troas and sailed straight to the island of Samothrace. The next day we sailed to the city of Neapolis,

Good News Translation
We left by ship from Troas and sailed straight across to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis.

International Standard Version
Sailing from Troas, we went straight to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis,

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore we sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.

NET Bible
We put out to sea from Troas and sailed a straight course to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis,

New Heart English Bible
Then, setting sail from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis;

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

Weymouth New Testament
Accordingly we put out to sea from Troas, and ran a straight course to Samothrace. The next day we came to Neapolis,

World English Bible
Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the day following to Neapolis;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, on the next day also to Neapolis,

Berean Literal Bible
And having sailed from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis,

Young's Literal Translation
having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, on the morrow also to Neapolis,

Smith's Literal Translation
Therefore having been conveyed from Troas, we ran straight forward to Samothracia, and the following day to Neapolis;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis,

New American Bible
We set sail from Troas, making a straight run for Samothrace, and on the next day to Neapolis,

New Revised Standard Version
We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When we sailed from Tro’as, we came in a direct course to Sam-o-thra’cia, and from thence on the following day, we came to the city Ne-ap’o-lis;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And we traveled from Troas and went straight to Samothracia, and from there, the day after, we came to the city Neapolis,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, setting sail from Troas, we came by a straight course to Samothracia, and, on the following day, to Neapolis,

Godbey New Testament
And having embarked from Troas, we sailed directly to Samothrace, and on the following day into Neapolis,

Haweis New Testament
Therefore sailing from Troas, we came in a direct course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis;

Mace New Testament
and sail'd directly to Samothracia, and the next day landed at Neapolis.

Weymouth New Testament
Accordingly we put out to sea from Troas, and ran a straight course to Samothrace. The next day we came to Neapolis,

Worrell New Testament
Having set sail, therefore, from Troas, we ran in a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis;

Worsley New Testament
Therefore we set sail from Troas, and came in a direct course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Lydia's Conversion in Philippi
10As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. 11 We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis. 12From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.…

Cross References
Acts 20:6
And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.

Acts 27:1-2
When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.

Acts 13:13
After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:1-2
After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. / Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.

Acts 18:18-19
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. / When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

Acts 14:25-26
And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. / From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.

Acts 15:39-41
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, / but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. / And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Acts 27:4-5
After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us. / And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia.

Acts 28:11-12
After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead. / Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there three days.

Acts 9:30
When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

Acts 11:19
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

Acts 17:1
When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.

Acts 8:40
But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Acts 10:24
The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

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1. Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,
7. and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,
14. convert Lydia,
16. and cast out a spirit of divination;
19. for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.
25. The prison doors are opened.
31. The jailor is converted,
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We sailed from Troas
The phrase "We sailed from Troas" marks the beginning of a significant journey in the missionary work of Paul and his companions. Troas, an ancient city located on the northwest coast of Asia Minor, served as a critical port and gateway between Asia and Europe. The use of "we" indicates that the author, Luke, was present, suggesting an eyewitness account. The Greek word for "sailed" (ἀνήχθημεν) implies a deliberate and purposeful departure, highlighting the divine guidance in their mission. This journey signifies the spread of the Gospel beyond the familiar territories of Asia into new lands, fulfilling the Great Commission.

straight for Samothrace
The phrase "straight for Samothrace" indicates a direct and unhindered voyage. Samothrace is an island in the northern Aegean Sea, known for its rugged terrain and the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, a site of ancient religious significance. The choice of a direct route suggests urgency and divine direction in their mission. The island's religious background contrasts with the message of the Gospel, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's message as it encounters diverse cultures and beliefs.

and the following day on to Neapolis
The continuation "and the following day on to Neapolis" shows the swift progress of their journey. Neapolis, meaning "new city," was a port city in Macedonia, serving as the gateway to Philippi. The rapid movement from Samothrace to Neapolis underscores the momentum of the Gospel's advance into Europe. Historically, Neapolis was a bustling trade center, symbolizing the intersection of commerce and culture, where the message of Christ would soon take root and flourish.

(11) We came with a straight course to Samothracia.--Their course lay to the north-west, and, probably, after the manner of the navigation of the time, they put into harbour each night; and the historian, with his characteristic love of geographical detail (see Introduction to St. Luke's Gospel), notes the main facts of the voyage. The "straight course" implies that they had the wind in their favour. The current, which sets to the south after leaving the Hellespont, and to the east between Samothrace and the mainland, would, of course, be against them. In Acts 20:6, the voyage from Philippi to Troas takes five, days. The name of Samothrace points, probably, to its having been a colony from Samos. In early Greek history it had been one of the chief seats of the worship of the Pelasgic race, and, besides the mysteries of Demeter and Persephone, which it had in common with the rest of Greece, was celebrated for the local cultus of the Cabiri, a name of uncertain origin, and applied to the twelve great gods.

The next day to Neapolis.--The name (=new town) was naturally common wherever Greek was spoken. It survives in two conspicuous instances--in Naples, and in Nablous as the modern name of Sychem. The town now before us was in Thrace, about twelve miles from Philippi, which was the frontier town of Macedonia. It has been identified, on adequate grounds, with the modern Kavalla, where a Roman aqueduct, columns, and Greek and Latin inscriptions remain to attest the former importance of the city. Ten or twelve miles to the west are the traces of another harbour at Eski Kavalla, which was probably the Palaeopolis (= old town) that had been superseded by the new port.

Verse 11. - Setting sail therefore for therefore loosing, A.V.; made for came with, A.V. (εὐθυδρόμεω, elsewhere only in Acts 21:1); Samothrace for Samothracia, A.V.; day following for next day, A.V. In the New Testament this latter phrase only occurs in the Acts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
We sailed
Ἀναχθέντες (Anachthentes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 321: From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

Troas
Τρῳάδος (Trōados)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5174: Troas, a harbor city of Mysia. From Tros; the Troad, i.e. Troas, a place in Asia Minor.

straight
εὐθυδρομήσαμεν (euthydromēsamen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2113: To run a straight course. From euthus and dromos; to lay a straight course, i.e. Sail direct.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Samothrace,
Σαμοθρᾴκην (Samothrakēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4543: Samothrace, an island south of the province of Thrace. From Samos and Thraike; Samo-thrace, an island in the Mediterranean.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

on the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

following day
ἐπιούσῃ (epiousē)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1966: The next day. Feminine singular participle of a comparative of epi and heimi; supervening, i.e. the ensuing day or night.

on to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Neapolis.
Νέαν (Nean)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3501: (a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh.


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