And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene.
Parallel translations
- WEB When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard, and came to Mitylene.
- KJV And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.
- BSB And when he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene.
- NASB And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene.
- NLT He joined us there, and we sailed together to Mitylene.
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Quick answer
Paul rejoins the ship at Assos and they sail on to Mitylene. The journey toward Jerusalem continues stage by stage.
Overview
Having walked to Assos, Paul boards the vessel and they proceed to Mitylene on the island of Lesbos. Luke's careful logging of each port marks the steady progress of the voyage. These travel notes, though plain, trace the unfolding of God's plan to bring Paul, and the gospel, ever closer to Jerusalem and ultimately to Rome.
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