Acts 18:22 When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

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New International Version
When he landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.

New Living Translation
The next stop was at the port of Caesarea. From there he went up and visited the church at Jerusalem and then went back to Antioch.

English Standard Version
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch.

Berean Standard Bible
When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

Berean Literal Bible
and having landed at Caesarea, having gone up and having greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

King James Bible
And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

New King James Version
And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

New American Standard Bible
When he had landed in Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.

NASB 1995
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.

NASB 1977
And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.

Amplified Bible
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church [at Jerusalem], and then went down to Antioch.

Christian Standard Bible
On landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, then went down to Antioch.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On landing at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and went down to Antioch.

American Standard Version
And when he had landed at C�sarea, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch.

Contemporary English Version
Paul sailed to Caesarea, where he greeted the church. Then he went on to Antioch.

English Revised Version
And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and arrived in the city of Caesarea. He went [to Jerusalem], greeted the church, and went back to the city of Antioch.

Good News Translation
When he arrived at Caesarea, he went to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and then went to Antioch.

International Standard Version
When he arrived in Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, greeted the church there, and then returned to Antioch.

Majority Standard Bible
When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

NET Bible
and when he arrived at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem and then went down to Antioch.

New Heart English Bible
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when he had landed at Cesarea, and gone up and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Weymouth New Testament
Landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and inquired after the welfare of the Church, and then went down to Antioch.

World English Bible
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the assembly, and went down to Antioch.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and having come down to Caesarea, having gone up, and having greeted the assembly, he went down to Antioch.

Berean Literal Bible
and having landed at Caesarea, having gone up and having greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Young's Literal Translation
and having come down to Caesarea, having gone up, and having saluted the assembly, he went down to Antioch.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having come down to Cesarea having gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and saluted the church, and so came down to Antioch.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and he greeted the Church there, and then he descended to Antioch.

New American Bible
Upon landing at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.

New Revised Standard Version
When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he left A’qui-la and Pris-cil’la at Eph'e-sus and sailed and when he landed at Cæs-a-re’a, he went up and saluted the members of the church, and went on to An’ti-och.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He traveled by sea and came to Qesaria, and he came up and invoked the peace of the members of the church and he went on to Antiakia.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
and having landed at Caesarea, and gone up and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Godbey New Testament
and having come into Caesarea, having gone up, and saluted the church, he came down to Antioch;

Haweis New Testament
And landing at Cesarea, he went up, and having saluted the church at Jerusalem, he went down to Antioch.

Mace New Testament
having sail'd from Ephesus, he went ashore at Cesarea, where he saluted the church, and then proceeded to Antioch.

Weymouth New Testament
Landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and inquired after the welfare of the Church, and then went down to Antioch.

Worrell New Testament
and, landing at Cesarea, going up and saluting the assembly, he went down to Antioch.

Worsley New Testament
and landing at Cesarea, went up to Jerusalem, and after he had saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Paul Returns to Antioch
…21But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus. 22When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch. 23After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.…

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Cross References

Acts 15:30-35
So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. / When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message. / Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. ...

Acts 14:26-28
From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. / When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. / And they spent a long time there with the disciples.

Acts 21:17-19
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully. / The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. / Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

Acts 11:26
and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.

Acts 9:26-28
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. / Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. / So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Acts 15:4
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

Acts 20:1-2
When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,

Acts 19:1
While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Acts 13:1-3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 16:40
After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.

Acts 21:8
Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.

Acts 8:14
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Acts 11:2
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him

Acts 12:25
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.

Acts 15:41
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Treasury of Scripture

And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Caesarea.

Acts 8:40
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Acts 10:1,24
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, …

Acts 11:11
And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

gone.

Acts 25:1,9
Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem…

the church.

Acts 18:21
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

Acts 11:22
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

Acts 15:4
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

he went.

Acts 11:19-27
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only…

Acts 13:1
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Acts 14:26
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

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Acts 18

1. Paul labors with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles.
9. The Lord encourages him in a vision.
12. He is accused before Gallio the deputy, but is dismissed.
18. Afterwards passing from city to city, he strengthens the disciples.
24. Apollos, being instructed by Aquila and Priscilla, preaches Christ boldly.

Berean Study Bible

When he landed at Caesarea
The phrase "landed at Caesarea" indicates Paul's arrival at a significant port city in ancient Israel. Caesarea Maritima, built by Herod the Great, was a major hub for trade and travel in the Roman Empire. The Greek word for "landed" (καταχθέντα) suggests a deliberate and purposeful arrival. This city was not only a political center but also a place where the early church had a presence, as seen in Acts 10 with Cornelius. Paul's landing here signifies the strategic importance of Caesarea in spreading the Gospel and connecting with the broader Roman world.

he went up and greeted the church
The phrase "went up" is often used in the Bible to describe traveling to Jerusalem, which is geographically elevated. However, in this context, it likely refers to Paul visiting the local assembly of believers in Caesarea. The Greek word for "greeted" (ἀσπασάμενος) implies more than a simple hello; it denotes a warm and affectionate meeting, reflecting the deep bonds within the early Christian community. This greeting underscores the importance of fellowship and encouragement among believers, a theme prevalent throughout Paul's ministry.

and then went down to Antioch
The phrase "went down" is a common biblical expression for traveling from a higher elevation to a lower one. Antioch, located in modern-day Turkey, was a major center for early Christianity and Paul's home base for his missionary journeys. The Greek word for "went down" (κατέβη) indicates a return to a place of origin or significance. Antioch was where believers were first called Christians (Acts 11:26), and it served as a launching point for Paul's missions. This return marks a period of rest and reporting, as Paul would have shared the successes and challenges of his journey with the church that sent him.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22) And when he had landed at Caesarea.--It is obvious that a great deal is covered by the short record of this verse. In the absence of any data in the Acts for settling the question, we may possibly refer to some casualty in this voyage, one of the three shipwrecks of 2Corinthians 11:25. At Caesarea, we may believe, he would probably renew his intercourse with Philip the Evangelist. At Jerusalem there would be the usual gathering of the Church, the completion of his Nazarite vow in the Temple, a friendly welcome on the part of St. James and the elders of the Church. Peter was probably at Antioch (Galatians 2:11), or possibly at Babylon (1Peter 5:13). To this visit to Antioch we may probably refer the scene which St. Paul narrates in Galatians 2:11-14. His long absence from Antioch had left the Judaising party time to gather strength and organise a new attack on the freedom of the Gentiles, and they brought a fresh pressure to bear upon the element of instability which still lingered in St. Peter's character, and he had not been able to resist it. It is, however, possible that the incident may have occurred before Paul and Silas had left Antioch. (See Note on Acts 15:39-40.)

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 22. - He went up for and gone up, A. g.; and went for he went, A.V. When he had landed at Caesarea; i.e. Caesarea Stratonis, or Sebaste, or Παραλιός, as it was variously called, to distinguish it from Caesarea Philippi (see Acts 8:40; Acts 9:30; Acts 10:1, etc., and frequently elsewhere in the Acts). "Caesarea, whither probably the vessel was bound, was the military capital of the Roman province of Judea, of which Felix was at this time procurator. It was also the harbor by which all travelers from the West approached it, and from whence roads led to Egypt on the south, to Tyre and Sidon and Antioch on the north, and eastward to Nablous and Jerusalem and the Jordan" (Howson, 1:455). He went up and saluted the Church; meaning, without any doubt, he went up to Jerusalem, as both the word ἀναβὰς, and the object of his-going up, "to salute the Church," conclusively show. For ἀναβαίνω, whether coupled with εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα as in Matthew 20:17, 18, or standing alone as in John 7:8, 10, and John 12:20, is the regular word for going up to Jerusalem (see Acts 11:2; Acts 15:2; Acts 21:12, 15; Acts 24:11; Acts 25:1, 9); and ἡ ἐκκλησία, the Church, which Paul went to salute, can mean nothing but the mother Church of Jerusalem. No doubt he was received officially by the apostles, represented by James and the elders and the Church, as in Acts 15:4; and gave a formal account of the result of his second missionary journey, and of the great event of the introduction of the gospel into Macedonia and Achaia. It is a remarkable example of St. Luke's great brevity at times that this is the only notice of his arrival at Jerusalem, where his vow was to be fulfilled. Went down to Antioch; from whence he had started with Silas, after his separation from Barnabas, some three years before, "being recommended by the brethren to the grace of God" (Acts 16:40; comp. Acts 14:26, 27; Acts 15:30).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

[When Paul]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

had landed
κατελθὼν (katelthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2718: From kata and erchomai; to come down.

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

Caesarea,
Καισάρειαν (Kaisareian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2542: From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine.

he went up
ἀναβὰς (anabas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

greeted
ἀσπασάμενος (aspasamenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative 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.

church [ at Jerusalem ].
ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

[Then] he went down
κατέβη (katebē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.

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

Antioch.
Ἀντιόχειαν (Antiocheian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 490: From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria.

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