And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
Paul had stayed at Ephesus longer than anywhere since his ordination, and now Providence itself, in the form of this disturbance, showed him it was time to move on. He did not flee in panic but took solemn leave of the disciples, strengthening them at his departure. The world would need far more books to record all that was worthy in his travels.
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Commenting on Acts 20:1-6
Luke marks the time by the passover, not because Paul kept it, the passover was abolished and only belonged at Jerusalem, but to show when they departed. They reached Troas five days after the six brethren arrived there, then waited with them another seven days.
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The five-day crossing was slow; Paul once did it in two days, but wind and weather are unpredictable at sea. They sailed after the passover week ended, then spent seven days at Troas.
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