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Acts 20:6

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What does Acts 20:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we tarried seven days.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we tarried seven days.
Acts 20:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And when he had spent three months [there,] and a plot was laid against him by Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.
4And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater of Beroea, [the son] of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
5But these had gone before, and were waiting for us at Troas.
6And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we tarried seven days.
7And upon the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to depart on the morrow; and prolonged his speech until midnight.
8And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.
9And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And we sailed away from Philippi, etc.] Which was in Macedonia, from whence they came in a straight course by Samothracia, over the Hellespont, to Troas, where the above six persons were waiting for them: and they set sail after the days of unleavened bread; or the passover; which is mentioned only to observe the time of year when this voyage was taken; and not to suggest to us that Paul and his company stayed at Philippi, and kept this feast there; for the passover was only kept at Jerusalem, and besides was now abolished, and not to be observed by Christians: and came unto them to Troas in five days; not that they were five days sailing from Philippi to Troas; but either they were so long…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And we sailed . . . from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread--(that is, the Passover). This, compared with Co1 16:8, shows that the three months spent at Corinth (Act 20:3) were the winter months. came . . . to Troas--for the third and last time. (See on Act 16:8 and Act 20:1). in the five days--As it might have been done in two days, the wind must have been adverse. The vivid style of one now present will be here again observed. where we abode seven days--that is, arriving on a Monday, they stayed over the Jewish sabbath and the Lord's Day following; Paul occupying himself, doubtless, in refreshing and strengthening fellowship with the brethren during the interval.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“After the days of unleavened bread - After the seven days of the Passover, during which they ate only unleavened bread. See Exodus 12:0. In five days - They crossed the Aegean Sea. Paul, when he crossed it on a former occasion, did it in two days Acts 16:11-12; but the navigation of the sea is uncertain, and they were now probably hindered by contrary winds. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“We set sail - St. Luke was now with St. Paul again, as we learn from his manner of expressing himself. Acts 20:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Philippi: Act 16:12; Phi 1:1; Th1 2:2 the days: Act 12:3; Exo 12:14, Exo 12:15, Exo 12:18-20, Exo 13:6, Exo 13:7, Exo 23:15, Exo 34:18; Co1 5:7, Co1 5:8 came: Ti2 4:13 seven: Act 21:4, Act 21:8, Act 28:14 Acts 20:7”
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