The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
Parallel translations
- WEB From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God, and took courage.
- KJV And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
- NKJV And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
- NASB And from there the brothers and sisters, when they heard about us, came as far as the Market of Appius and the Three Inns to meet us; and when Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
- NLT The brothers and sisters in Rome had heard we were coming, and they came to meet us at the Forum on the Appian Way. Others joined us at The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and thanked God.
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Quick answer
Roman believers travel out to meet Paul, and the sight of them moves him to thank God and take courage. Christian fellowship strengthens the weary servant.
Overview
Brothers from Rome come as far as the Market of Appius and Three Taverns to escort Paul the final miles. Their welcome lifts the apostle, who gives thanks and is encouraged for the trials ahead. The scene displays the bond of the body of Christ, where shared love and presence renew the faith of those who labor and suffer.
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- Heb 13:3Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
- Rom 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- Exod 4:14Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.
- 1 Sam 30:6And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.
- Gal 4:14And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.
- Josh 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
- 3 Jn 1:6–8They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
- Acts 21:5But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.
- Ps 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- 1 Cor 12:21–22The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”
- Acts 10:25As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.
- Josh 1:6–7Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.
- John 12:13They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
- 2 Cor 7:5–7For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
- 1 Th 3:7For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.
- 2 Cor 2:14But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
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