Lesson 4688

 (Lesson 4688)(12-04-24) Acts 21:1-7 

   “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.” 

 

   Today’s quote relates that Paul and his companions left Miletus and sailed to Cos, then to Rhodes, and finally to Patara. There, they found a ship heading to Phoenicia and boarded it. They sailed past Cyprus, heading toward Syria, and arrived in Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo. Paul and his companions stayed with the disciples in Tyre for seven days. The disciples, through the Spirit, urged Paul not to go to Jerusalem, but he was determined to continue his journey. After their stay, they all accompanied him to the shore, prayed together, and Paul boarded the ship to continue his voyage. ~