Acts 20:14
“And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And we sailed thence,.... From Mitylene:
and came the next day over against Chios; which, according to R. Benjamin…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Came to Mitylene - This was the capital of the island of Lesbos. It was distinguished by the beauty of its situation,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Came to Mitylene - This was a seaport town in the isle of Lesbos: see its place in the map.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 20:13-16
Paul is hastening towards Jerusalem, but strives to do all the good he can by the way, ōs en parodō̂ "as it were by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And … Mitylene The voyage was a coasting voyage, the nights being each spent in some harbour. Mitylene was the capital…