Acts 27:2 Meaning and Explanation
“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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What Does Acts 27:2 Mean?
The party embarks on a ship from Adramyttium, a port near Troas, planning to hug the coastline of Asia Minor. Luke names Aristarchus, a believer from Thessalonica who had traveled with Paul before (Acts 19:29; 20:4) and would remain with him in Rome (Colossians 4:10).
Paul does not journey alone. In the providence of God, friends are given for the hard road, and Aristarchus chose to share a prisoner's voyage rather than stay safe at home. Such companionship is a quiet gift of the Lord, who knows we were not made to bear trials in isolation. 'Two are better than one... for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow' (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).
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What does Acts 27:2 mean?
They board a coastal vessel bound along the shores of Asia, accompanied by Aristarchus, a faithful companion from Thessalonica.