Acts 20:13
And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.
Original Language Analysis
ἐπὶ
to
G1909
ἐπὶ
to
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
4 of 22
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀνήχθημεν
and sailed
G321
ἀνήχθημεν
and sailed
Strong's:
G321
Word #:
7 of 22
to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away
εἲς
unto
G1519
εἲς
unto
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
8 of 22
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μέλλων
intending
G3195
μέλλων
intending
Strong's:
G3195
Word #:
12 of 22
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Παῦλον·
Paul
G3972
Παῦλον·
Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
15 of 22
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
γὰρ
for
G1063
γὰρ
for
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
17 of 22
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
διατεταγμένος
appointed
G1299
διατεταγμένος
appointed
Strong's:
G1299
Word #:
19 of 22
to arrange thoroughly, i.e., (specially) institute, prescribe, etc
μέλλων
intending
G3195
μέλλων
intending
Strong's:
G3195
Word #:
20 of 22
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
Historical Context
The land route to Assos was about 20 miles, shorter than the sea route. Paul's walking may have been for solitude, final ministry, or personal reflection before Jerusalem.
Questions for Reflection
- Why might Paul have chosen to walk alone while others sailed?
- What does this teach about different needs and methods within mission teams?
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Analysis & Commentary
'We went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.' Paul's choice to walk while others sailed allowed time for reflection or ministry. Different transport suited different purposes.