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And both Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/kjv/acts/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. <a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Then immediately the brethren sent Paul away, to go to the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then immediately the brothers sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then immediately the brethren sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And then immediately the brethren sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then immediately the brothers sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So at that time the brothers immediately sent Paul away to go as far as the sea; but Silas and Timothy remained there [at Berea]. <a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the brothers and sisters immediately sent Paul away to go to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed on there. <a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the brothers immediately sent Paul away to go to the sea, but Silas and Timothy stayed on there. <a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And then immediately the brethren sent forth Paul to go as far as to the sea: and Silas and Timothy abode there still. <a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At once the followers sent Paul down to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea. <a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And then immediately the brethren sent forth Paul to go as far as to the sea: and Silas and Timothy abode there still. <a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The believers immediately sent Paul to the seacoast, but Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea. <a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> At once the believers sent Paul away to the coast; but both Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea. <a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the brothers immediately sent Paul away to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed there. <a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea. <a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the brothers sent Paul away to the coast at once, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea. <a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there. <a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul, to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the brethren promptly sent Paul down to the sea-coast, but Silas and Timothy remained behind. <a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and then immediately the brothers sent forth Paul, to go on as it were to the sea, but both Silas and Timotheus were remaining there. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And then immediately the brothers sent away Paul to go as to the sea. And both Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and then immediately the brethren sent forth Paul, to go on as it were to the sea, but both Silas and Timothy were remaining there. <a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And quickly the brethren sent away Paul to go as by the sea: and both Silas and Timothy remained there.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul, to go unto the sea; but Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a> So the brothers at once sent Paul on his way to the seacoast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the believers immediately sent Paul away to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained behind.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the brethren sent Paul away to go to the sea; but Silas and Ti-mo’the-us remained in that city. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the brethren sent Paulus to go down to the sea and Shila and Timotheos remained in the city.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then the brethren immediately sent Paul away, to go as if to the sea; but Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But immediately at that time the brethren sent away Paul to travel even to the sea: and Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then immediately on this the brethren sent off Paul, to go as if by sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. <a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Upon this the brethren immediately sent Paul away to the sea-coast, but Silas and Timothy staid there. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the brethren promptly sent Paul down to the sea-coast, but Silas and Timothy remained behind. <a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And then straightway the brethren sent away Paul to journey as far as to the sea; but Silas and Timothy remained there still. <a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then the brethren immediately sent away Paul towards the sea: but Silas and Timothy remained there. <a href="/parallel/acts/17-14.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=5694" 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/17.htm">The Character of the Bereans</a> …13But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds. 14<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-NMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">immediately</a> <a href="/greek/1821.htm" title="1821: exapesteilan (V-AIA-3P) -- From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss.">sent</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulon (N-AMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></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/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassan (N-AFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">coast,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/4609.htm" title="4609: Silas (N-NMS) -- Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian.">Silas</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheos (N-NMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy</a> <a href="/greek/5278.htm" title="5278: hypemeinan (V-AIA-3P) -- From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere.">remained</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">in Berea.</a> 15Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.…<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/9-25.htm">Acts 9:25</a> One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50-51</a> The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. / So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Acts 14:6</a> they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, <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/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a> And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a> where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a> Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. <a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a> But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us. <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Acts 23:23-24</a> Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. / Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” <a href="/acts/23-31.htm">Acts 23:31</a> So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris. <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Acts 25:4-5</a> But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. / So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.” <a href="/2_corinthians/11-33.htm">2 Corinthians 11:33</a> But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:1-2</a> So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens. / We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. <a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a> After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And then immediately the brothers sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus stayed there still.then.<a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10</a> And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.<a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Acts 9:25,30</a> Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket… <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.as it.<a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a> And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.<a href="/joshua/2-16.htm">Joshua 2:16</a> And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.but.<a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a> So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.<a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,<a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a> For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/14-28.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Berea</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/16-39.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Promptly</a> <a href="/john/19-31.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Sea-Coast</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Timothy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-3.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Berea</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Far</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Promptly</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Sea-Coast</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Silas</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Timothy</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 17</div>1. <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">and others persecute him.</a> 10. <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">He is sent to Berea, and preaches there.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown;</a> 32. <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ.</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/17.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/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast The term "brothers" refers to fellow believers in Christ, indicating the close-knit community of early Christians. This action of sending Paul away was likely due to the threat posed by hostile Jews from Thessalonica who had come to Berea to stir up trouble (<a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13</a>). The urgency implied by "immediately" suggests the seriousness of the threat. The "coast" likely refers to the Aegean Sea, indicating a strategic move to ensure Paul's safety and facilitate his continued missionary work. This reflects the early church's commitment to protecting its leaders and spreading the Gospel.but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea Silas and Timothy staying behind indicates their role in strengthening and encouraging the new believers in Berea. This decision shows the importance of discipleship and the establishment of a strong foundation for the church. Berea was known for its noble character, as the Bereans were commended for their eagerness to examine the Scriptures daily (<a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>). This setting provided a fertile ground for Silas and Timothy to continue teaching. Their presence also highlights the teamwork and division of labor in early Christian missions, ensuring that the work continued even when key leaders like Paul had to move on.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> A key apostle in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. In this passage, Paul is being sent away for his safety. 2. <a href="/topical/s/silas.htm">Silas</a> A leader in the early church and companion of Paul on his missionary journeys. He remains in Berea to continue the work. 3. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young disciple and close associate of Paul, who also stays in Berea with Silas. 4. <a href="/topical/b/berea.htm">Berea</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul, Silas, and Timothy preached. The Bereans were noted for their noble character and eagerness to examine the Scriptures. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a> Fellow believers in Berea who took action to ensure Paul's safety by sending him to the coast.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Community in Ministry</a> The early church worked as a team, with each member playing a crucial role. Paul, Silas, and Timothy demonstrate the importance of supporting one another in ministry. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_discernment.htm">The Role of Scripture in Discernment</a> The Bereans are commended for their diligence in examining the Scriptures. This serves as a model for believers to test teachings against the Word of God. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_wisdom_in_facing_opposition.htm">Courage and Wisdom in Facing Opposition</a> The decision to send Paul away shows a balance of courage and wisdom. Believers today can learn to discern when to stand firm and when to seek safety. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_the_gospel_despite_challenges.htm">Commitment to the Gospel Despite Challenges</a> Silas and Timothy's decision to remain in Berea highlights their commitment to the Gospel, even in potentially hostile environments. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> The unfolding events in Berea remind us that God is in control, orchestrating circumstances for the advancement of His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 17</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_bereans.htm">What is the identity of the Bereans?</a> <a href="/q/what_caused_timothy's_death.htm">What caused Timothy's death?</a> <a href="/q/do_records_confirm_early_christians_in_thessalonica.htm">Do archaeological or historical records confirm an early Christian presence in Thessalonica as suggested by 1 Thessalonians 3:6-7?</a> <a href="/q/verify_timothy's_athens-thessalonica_trip.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:1-2: How do we verify Paul's claim that Timothy was sent from Athens to Thessalonica when some question the historical route and timeline of Paul's journeys?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) To go as it were to the sea.--The English version conveys the impression that the movement was a feint in order to baffle the pursuers. Many of the better MSS., however, give "as far as the sea," and this is probably the meaning even of the reading followed by the Authorised version. The absence of any mention of places between Ber?a and Athens, (as, e.g., Amphipolis and Apollonia are mentioned in <a href="/acts/17-1.htm" title="Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:">Acts 17:1</a>), is presumptive evidence that St. Paul actually travelled by sea, and rounding the promontory of Sunium, entered Athens by the Piraeus. He had been accompanied so far by some of those who had escorted him from Beraea, but when they too went back, he was, we must remember, for the first time since the commencement of his missionary labours, absolutely alone. His yearning for companionship and counsel is shown in the urgent message sent to Silas and Timotheus to come "with all speed" (literally, as quickly as possible). As far as we can gather from <a href="/context/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm" title="Why when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;">1Thessalonians 3:1-3</a>, Timotheus came by himself to Athens, probably after the scene at the Areopagus, and was sent back at once with words of counsel and comfort to those whom he reported as suffering much tribulation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Forth for away, A.V.; as far as for as it were (ἕως for ὡς), A.V. and T.R.; and for but, A.V. and T.R.; Timothy for Timotheus, A.V. As far as to the sea. If the reading of the T.R. is right, ὡς merely indicates the direction. Literally, ὡς ἐπὶ κ.τ.λ, means "with the thought of going to the sea," but thence, by a common usage, it describes the action without reference to the thought. The English phrase, "they made for the sea," is nearly equivalent. The object of going to the sea, seventeen miles from Beraea, was to take ship for Athens. This he probably did either at Pydna or at Dium. Silas and Timothy. Whether Timothy left Philippi with St. Paul, or whether, as is not improbable, he joined him at Thessalonica, cannot be decided. Anyhow, Paul now left Silas and Timothy to watch over the Thessalonian converts. <a href="/commentaries/acts/17-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. brothers ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. immediately εὐθέως (eutheōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. sent ἐξαπέστειλαν (exapesteilan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1821.htm">Strong's 1821: </a> From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. to πορεύεσθαι (poreuesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. 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. [coast], θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. [but] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. Silas Σιλᾶς (Silas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4609.htm">Strong's 4609: </a> Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Timothy Τιμόθεος (Timotheos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. remained ὑπέμεινάν (hypemeinan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5278.htm">Strong's 5278: </a> From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere. [in Berea]. ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/17-14.htm">Acts 17:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/17-14.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 17:14 Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/17-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 17:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 17:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/17-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 17:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 17:15" /></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>