Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
Loosing from Troas by ship, Paul and his companions came with a straight and direct course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis. That sailing began the crossing into Europe in answer to the vision calling for the gospel to be brought to Macedonia. The voyage was directed toward Philippi. That mission toward Philippi seemed obscure and hopeless, yet it belonged to the advance of the gospel into Europe.
Paul took Luke with him from Troas, having sought him out for his skill as a physician entrusted by the Lord with a special work. Luke traveled and served as both a physician and a gospel minister, a true medical missionary. He did his medical part and then prayed for God's healing power to rest on the afflicted. His medical skill opened the way for the gospel to reach hearts, opened many doors to preach among the heathen, and brought the gospel to many people.
After Paul left, Luke remained at Philippi. He continued to labor there in that double service as both physician and gospel minister. He continued that double service there for several years.
Loosing from Troas by ship, Paul and his companions came with a straight and direct course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis. That sailing began the crossing into Europe in answer to the vision calling for the gospel to be brought to Macedonia. The voyage was directed toward Philippi. That mission toward Philippi seemed obscure and hopeless, yet it belonged to the advance of the gospel into Europe.
Paul took Luke with him from Troas, having sought him out for his skill as a physician entrusted by the Lord with a special work. Luke traveled and served as both a physician and a gospel minister, a true medical missionary. He did his medical part and then prayed for God's healing power to rest on the afflicted. His medical skill opened the way for the gospel to reach hearts, opened many doors to preach among the heathen, and brought the gospel to many people.
After Paul left, Luke remained at Philippi. He continued to labor there in that double service as both physician and gospel minister. He continued that double service there for several years.