This verse comes in the account of Paul changing his route after learning of a plot against his life, journeying through Macedonia while hoping to reach Jerusalem in time for Pentecost. He was accompanied by representatives of the contributing churches, who carried relief funds for the believers in Judea.
His companions went on ahead to Troas and waited for him there, while he remained behind at Philippi to observe the Passover. During that stay at Philippi, Luke remained with Paul as his only companion. Paul and Luke then sailed after the feast and joined the others five days later, and the whole company stayed on at Troas for seven days.
This verse comes in the account of Paul changing his route after learning of a plot against his life, journeying through Macedonia while hoping to reach Jerusalem in time for Pentecost. He was accompanied by representatives of the contributing churches, who carried relief funds for the believers in Judea.
His companions went on ahead to Troas and waited for him there, while he remained behind at Philippi to observe the Passover. During that stay at Philippi, Luke remained with Paul as his only companion. Paul and Luke then sailed after the feast and joined the others five days later, and the whole company stayed on at Troas for seven days.