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From there he went up and visited the church at Jerusalem and then went back to Antioch. <a href="/esv/acts/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch. <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and having landed at Caesarea, having gone up and having greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/kjv/acts/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/nkjv/acts/18.htm">New King James Version</a> And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/nasb_/acts/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When he had landed in Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/nasb/acts/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/nasb77/acts/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/lsb/acts/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/amp/acts/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church [at Jerusalem], and then went down to Antioch. <a href="/csb/acts/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, then went down to Antioch. <a href="/hcsb/acts/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On landing at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and went down to Antioch. <a href="/asv/acts/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had landed at C锟絪area, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/cev/acts/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Paul sailed to Caesarea, where he greeted the church. Then he went on to Antioch. <a href="/erv/acts/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/gwt/acts/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and arrived in the city of Caesarea. He went [to Jerusalem], greeted the church, and went back to the city of Antioch. <a href="/gnt/acts/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> When he arrived at Caesarea, he went to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and then went to Antioch. <a href="/isv/acts/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> When he arrived in Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, greeted the church there, and then returned to Antioch. <a href="/msb/acts/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch. <a href="/net/acts/18.htm">NET Bible</a> and when he arrived at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem and then went down to Antioch. <a href="/nheb/acts/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch. <a href="/wbt/acts/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had landed at Cesarea, and gone up and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and inquired after the welfare of the Church, and then went down to Antioch. <a href="/web/acts/18.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the assembly, and went down to Antioch. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come down to Caesarea, having gone up, and having greeted the assembly, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and having landed at Caesarea, having gone up and having greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/ylt/acts/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come down to Caesarea, having gone up, and having saluted the assembly, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/slt/acts/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having come down to Cesarea having gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and saluted the church, and so came down to Antioch. <a href="/cpdv/acts/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and he greeted the Church there, and then he descended to Antioch. <a href="/nabre/acts/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Upon landing at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he left A’qui-la and Pris-cil’la at Eph'e-sus and sailed and when he landed at Cæs-a-re’a, he went up and saluted the members of the church, and went on to An’ti-och. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He traveled by sea and came to Qesaria, and he came up and invoked the peace of the members of the church and he went on to Antiakia.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and having landed at Caesarea, and gone up and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/godbey/acts/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and having come into Caesarea, having gone up, and saluted the church, he came down to Antioch; <a href="/haweis/acts/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And landing at Cesarea, he went up, and having saluted the church at Jerusalem, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/mace/acts/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having sail'd from Ephesus, he went ashore at Cesarea, where he saluted the church, and then proceeded to Antioch. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and inquired after the welfare of the Church, and then went down to Antioch. <a href="/worrell/acts/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, landing at Cesarea, going up and saluting the assembly, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/worsley/acts/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and landing at Cesarea, went up to Jerusalem, and after he had saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. <a href="/parallel/acts/18-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6116" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Paul Returns to Antioch</a> …21But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus. 22<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2718.htm" title="2718: katelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From kata and erchomai; to come down.">had landed</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">at</a> <a href="/greek/2542.htm" title="2542: Kaisareian (N-AFS) -- From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine.">Caesarea,</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anabas (V-APA-NMS) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">he went up</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: aspasamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">greeted</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsian (N-AFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church at Jerusalem.</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">Then he went down</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/490.htm" title="490: Antiocheian (N-AFS) -- From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria.">Antioch.</a> 23After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30-35</a> So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. / When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message. / Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. ... <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26-28</a> From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. / When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. / And they spent a long time there with the disciples. <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17-19</a> When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully. / The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. / Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a> and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Acts 9:26-28</a> When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. / Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. / So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Acts 15:4</a> On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-2</a> When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1</a> While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8</a> Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14</a> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Acts 11:2</a> So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a> When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark. <a href="/acts/15-41.htm">Acts 15:41</a> And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.Caesarea.<a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Acts 8:40</a> But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.<a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1,24</a> There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, … <a href="/acts/11-11.htm">Acts 11:11</a> And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.gone.<a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1,9</a> Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem… the church.<a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a> But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.<a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Acts 11:22</a> Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.<a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Acts 15:4</a> And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.he went.<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19-27</a> Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only… <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a> Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.<a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26</a> And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-35.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Caesare'a</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Cesarea</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Church</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/john/6-23.htm">Landed</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/luke/6-28.htm">Welfare</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Caesare'a</a> <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Cesarea</a> <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Landed</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Welfare</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 18</div>1. <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Paul labors with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">The Lord encourages him in a vision.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">He is accused before Gallio the deputy, but is dismissed.</a> 18. <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Afterwards passing from city to city, he strengthens the disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Apollos, being instructed by Aquila and Priscilla, preaches Christ boldly.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Paul had landed at Caesarea Caesarea was a significant port city on the Mediterranean coast, built by Herod the Great. It served as the Roman administrative capital of Judea. This location was a hub for travel and trade, making it a strategic point for Paul's missionary journeys. The city's archaeological remains, including the theater and aqueduct, highlight its importance and grandeur during the Roman period. Paul's arrival here marks the end of his second missionary journey, emphasizing the spread of the Gospel through key urban centers.he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem The phrase "went up" reflects the geographical elevation of Jerusalem, which is situated on a plateau in the Judean mountains. Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian church. Paul's visit to the church here underscores his connection and accountability to the apostles and elders, maintaining unity and doctrinal consistency. This visit likely involved reporting on his missionary activities and receiving guidance or support for future endeavors. Jerusalem's significance is rooted in its history as the city of David and the location of the Temple, central to Jewish and early Christian identity.Then he went down to Antioch Antioch in Syria was a major center for early Christianity and the base for Paul's missionary journeys. The phrase "went down" indicates the descent from the higher elevation of Jerusalem to the lower elevation of Antioch. This city was known for its diverse population and was the place where followers of Jesus were first called "Christians" (<a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a>). Antioch served as a launching point for Paul's missions, highlighting its role as a vibrant and influential church community. The return to Antioch signifies a period of rest and preparation for future missions, reflecting the cyclical nature of Paul's ministry work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is central to this passage. He is returning from his second missionary journey. 2. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A significant port city in Judea where Paul lands. It was an important hub for travel and trade. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The spiritual center for early Christians, where Paul greets the church. This visit underscores the connection between Paul's mission and the Jerusalem church. 4. <a href="/topical/a/antioch.htm">Antioch</a> The city where Paul returns after his journey. Antioch was a major center for early Christianity and Paul's home base for his missionary journeys. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> Refers to the body of believers in Jerusalem, highlighting the unity and fellowship among early Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a> Paul's visit to Jerusalem to greet the church underscores the importance of maintaining fellowship and unity among believers. We should prioritize connecting with our local church community. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning_in_ministry.htm">Strategic Planning in Ministry</a> Paul's journey through key cities like Caesarea, Jerusalem, and Antioch shows the importance of strategic planning in ministry. We should consider how our actions and decisions can best serve God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_reporting.htm">Accountability and Reporting</a> By returning to Antioch, Paul demonstrates accountability to the church that sent him. We should be accountable to our spiritual leaders and community, sharing how God is working in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_local_church.htm">The Role of the Local Church</a> Antioch served as a base for Paul's missions, highlighting the role of the local church in supporting and sending out missionaries. We should support our local church's mission efforts. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Despite challenges, Paul continues his mission work. We are encouraged to persevere in our own ministry efforts, trusting God to guide and sustain us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 18</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_acts.htm">What are the key events in the Book of Acts?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_paul_do_between_journeys_3_and_4.htm">What did Paul do between his third and fourth journeys?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_of_paul's_2nd_journey.htm">What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) And when he had landed at Caesarea.--It is obvious that a great deal is covered by the short record of this verse. In the absence of any data in the Acts for settling the question, we may possibly refer to some casualty in this voyage, one of the three shipwrecks of <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm" title="Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;">2Corinthians 11:25</a>. At Caesarea, we may believe, he would probably renew his intercourse with Philip the Evangelist. At Jerusalem there would be the usual gathering of the Church, the completion of his Nazarite vow in the Temple, a friendly welcome on the part of St. James and the elders of the Church. Peter was probably at Antioch (<a href="/galatians/2-11.htm" title="But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.">Galatians 2:11</a>), or possibly at Babylon (<a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm" title="The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you; and so does Marcus my son.">1Peter 5:13</a>). To this visit to Antioch we may probably refer the scene which St. Paul narrates in <a href="/context/galatians/2-11.htm" title="But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.">Galatians 2:11-14</a>. His long absence from Antioch had left the Judaising party time to gather strength and organise a new attack on the freedom of the Gentiles, and they brought a fresh pressure to bear upon the element of instability which still lingered in St. Peter's character, and he had not been able to resist it. It is, however, possible that the incident may have occurred before Paul and Silas had left Antioch. (See Note on <a href="/context/acts/15-39.htm" title="And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus;">Acts 15:39-40</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - He went up for and gone up, A. g.; and went for he went, A.V. When he had landed at Caesarea; i.e. Caesarea Stratonis, or Sebaste, or Παραλιός, as it was variously called, to distinguish it from Caesarea Philippi (see <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Acts 8:40</a>; <a href="/acts/9-30.htm">Acts 9:30</a>; <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1</a>, etc., and frequently elsewhere in the Acts). "Caesarea, whither probably the vessel was bound, was the military capital of the Roman province of Judea, of which Felix was at this time procurator. It was also the harbor by which all travelers from the West approached it, and from whence roads led to Egypt on the south, to Tyre and Sidon and Antioch on the north, and eastward to Nablous and Jerusalem and the Jordan" (Howson, 1:455). He went up and saluted the Church; meaning, without any doubt, he went up to Jerusalem, as both the word ἀναβὰς, and the object of his-going up, "to salute the Church," conclusively show. For ἀναβαίνω, whether coupled with εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα as in <a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">Matthew 20:17, 18</a>, or standing alone as in <a href="/john/7-8.htm">John 7:8, 10</a>, and John 12:20, is the regular word for going up to Jerusalem (see <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Acts 11:2</a>; <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a>; <a href="/acts/21-12.htm">Acts 21:12, 15</a>; <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Acts 24:11</a>; <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1, 9</a>); and ἡ ἐκκλησία, the Church, which Paul went to salute, can mean nothing but the mother Church of Jerusalem. No doubt he was received officially by the apostles, represented by James and the elders and the Church, as in <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Acts 15:4</a>; and gave a formal account of the result of his second missionary journey, and of the great event of the introduction of the gospel into Macedonia and Achaia. It is a remarkable example of St. Luke's great brevity at times that this is the only notice of his arrival at Jerusalem, where his vow was to be fulfilled. Went down to Antioch; from whence he had started with Silas, after his separation from Barnabas, some three years before, "being recommended by the brethren to the grace of God" (<a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a>; comp. <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26, 27</a>; <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/18-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When Paul] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. had landed κατελθὼν (katelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2718.htm">Strong's 2718: </a> From kata and erchomai; to come down. at εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Caesarea, Καισάρειαν (Kaisareian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2542.htm">Strong's 2542: </a> From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine. he went up ἀναβὰς (anabas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. greeted ἀσπασάμενος (aspasamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church [ at Jerusalem ]. ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. [Then] he went down κατέβη (katebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Antioch. Ἀντιόχειαν (Antiocheian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> From Antiochus; Antiochia, a place in Syria. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 18:22 When he had landed at Caesarea he (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/18-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 18:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 18:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/18-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 18:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 18:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>