11 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis.
11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
11 So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis,
11 Putting out from the harbor at Troas, we made a straight run for Samothrace. The next day we tied up at New City
11 Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis,
11 We boarded a boat at Troas and sailed straight across to the island of Samothrace, and the next day we landed at Neapolis.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 16:11
Commentary on Acts 16:6-15
(Read Acts 16:6-15)
The removals of ministers, and the dispensing the means of grace by them, are in particular under Divine conduct and direction. We must follow Providence: and whatever we seek to do, if that suffer us not, we ought to submit and believe to be for the best. People greatly need help for their souls, it is their duty to look out for it, and to invite those among them who can help them. And God's calls must be complied with readily. A solemn assembly the worshippers of God must have, if possible, upon the sabbath day. If we have not synagogues, we must be thankful for more private places, and resort to them; not forsaking the assembling together, as our opportunities are. Among the hearers of Paul was a woman, named Lydia. She had an honest calling, which the historian notices to her praise. Yet though she had a calling to mind, she found time to improve advantages for her soul. It will not excuse us from religious duties, to say, We have a trade to mind; for have not we also a God to serve, and souls to look after? Religion does not call us from our business in the world, but directs us in it. Pride, prejudice, and sin shut out the truths of God, till his grace makes way for them into the understanding and affections; and the Lord alone can open the heart to receive and believe his word. We must believe in Jesus Christ; there is no coming to God as a Father, but by the Son as Mediator.