ACTS 16:11 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;”
From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis — the maritime journey crosses the northern Aegean directly, with Samothrace as waypoint and Neapolis as the Macedonian port. The speed (straight for) and directness suggest favorable winds and sailing conditions.
Church Fathers on Acts 16:11
And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the Gospel unto them. Acts 16:10 Then the writer mentions also the places, as relating a history, and showing where he made a stay (namely), in the greater cities, but passed by the rest. Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; and from thence to Philippi, which is the…
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