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Acts 27:2

Acts 27:2
And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And entering into a ship of Adramyttium,.... Which was in the port of Caesarea; for from thence they set sail to the place where this ship was bound, which very likely was the place here mentioned;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A ship of Adramyttium - A maritime town of Mysia, in Asia Minor, opposite to the island of Lesbos. This was a ship which had been built there, or which sailed from that port, but which was then in the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A ship of Adramyttium - There were several places of this name; and in different MSS. the name is variously written. The port in question appears to have been a place in Mysia, in Asia Minor. And the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 27:1-11

It does not appear how long it was after Paul's conference with Agrippa that he was sent away for Rome, pursuant to his appeal to Caesar; but it is likely they took the first convenience they could…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And entering into(R. V.embarking in)] The verb is the technical term for "going on board."

Adramyttium a seaport on the coast of that district of Asia Minor called Mysia, and in early times Æolis. It…