Acts 20:5

Authorized King James Version

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These going before tarried for us at Troas.

Original Language Analysis

οὗτοι These G3778

οὗτοι These

Strong's: G3778

Word #: 1 of 6

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

προελθόντες going before G4281

προελθόντες going before

Strong's: G4281

Word #: 2 of 6

to go onward, precede (in place or time)

ἔμενον tarried G3306

ἔμενον tarried

Strong's: G3306

Word #: 3 of 6

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

ἡμᾶς for us G2248

ἡμᾶς for us

Strong's: G2248

Word #: 4 of 6

ἐν at G1722

ἐν at

Strong's: G1722

Word #: 5 of 6

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

Τρῳάδι Troas G5174

Τρῳάδι Troas

Strong's: G5174

Word #: 6 of 6

the troad (or plain of troy), i.e., troas, a place in asia minor

Cross References

Acts 16:8

Analysis & Commentary

'These going before tarried for us at Troas' - the 'us' indicates Luke's presence. Division of the group shows organizational planning. Troas became the rendezvous point for the traveling party.

Historical Context

Luke's 'we' sections indicate his personal presence with Paul. Troas was a strategic port city on the Aegean coast.

Questions for Reflection

What does Luke's presence teach about eyewitness sources in Acts?
How did coordination enable the mission despite complex logistics?

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