181 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
181 After this Paul
181 After Athens, Paul went to Corinth.
181 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth.
181 Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
2 He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece,
2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece.
2 Traveling through the country, passing from one gathering to another, he gave constant encouragement, lifting their spirits and charging them with fresh hope.
2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece
2 While there, he encouraged the believers in all the towns he passed through. Then he traveled down to Greece,
(Read Acts 20:1-6)
Tumults or opposition may constrain a Christian to remove from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wherever he goes. Paul thought it worth while to bestow five days in going to Troas, though it was but for seven days' stay there; but he knew, and so should we, how to redeem even journeying time, and to make it turn to some good account.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 18:1
Commentary on Acts 18:1-6
(Read Acts 18:1-6)
Though Paul was entitled to support from the churches he planted, and from the people to whom he preached, yet he worked at his calling. An honest trade, by which a man may get his bread, is not to be looked upon with contempt by any. It was the custom of the Jews to bring up their children to some trade, though they gave them learning or estates. Paul was careful to prevent prejudices, even the most unreasonable. The love of Christ is the best bond of the saints; and the communings of the saints with each other, sweeten labour, contempt, and even persecution. Most of the Jews persisted in contradicting the gospel of Christ, and blasphemed. They would not believe themselves, and did all they could to keep others from believing. Paul hereupon left them. He did not give over his work; for though Israel be not gathered, Christ and his gospel shall be glorious. The Jews could not complain, for they had the first offer. When some oppose the gospel, we must turn to others. Grief that many persist in unbelief should not prevent gratitude for the conversion of some to Christ.