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Then he traveled down to Greece, <a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having passed through those districts and having exhorted them with much talk, he came to Greece. <a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, <a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece <a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. <a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. <a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. <a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece. <a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After he had gone through those districts and had encouraged the believers, he came to Greece. <a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And when he had passed through those areas and offered them many words of encouragement, he came to Greece <a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And when he had passed through those areas and exhorted them at length, he came to Greece <a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. <a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As he traveled from place to place, he encouraged the followers with many messages. Finally, he went to Greece <a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. <a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He went through that region and spoke many words of encouragement to the people. Then he went to Greece <a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> He went through those regions and encouraged the people with many messages. Then he came to Achaia, <a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece <a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, <a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a> After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece, <a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had gone through those parts, and had encouraged them with many words, he came into Greece. <a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Passing through those districts he encouraged the disciples in frequent addresses, and then came into Greece, and spent three months there. <a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had gone through those parts and had encouraged them with many words, he came into Greece. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having gone through those parts, and having exhorted them with many words, he came to Greece; <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having passed through those districts and having exhorted them with much talk, he came to Greece. <a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having gone through those parts, and having exhorted them with many words, he came to Greece; <a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having passed through those parts, and having besought them by much speech, he came into Greece.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had gone over those parts, and had exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece; <a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had walked through those areas and had exhorted them with many sermons, he went into Greece. <a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a> As he traveled throughout those regions, he provided many words of encouragement for them. Then he arrived in Greece, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he had gone through those regions and had given the believers much encouragement, he came to Greece,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he had traveled through those countries and had comforted them with many words, he came to Greece. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he traveled those regions and comforted them with many words, he came to the country of Greece.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he had gone through those regions, and had exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece. <a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having come through those regions, and exhorted them with much speaking, he came into Greece; <a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And passing through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he went into Greece. <a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> after having visited the faithful in those parts, and given them many exhortations, he went to Greece. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Passing through those districts he encouraged the disciples in frequent addresses, and then came into Greece, and spent three months there. <a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having gone through those parts and exhorted them with many words, he came into Greece; <a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And having passed through those parts, and given them much exhortation, he came into Greece. <a href="/parallel/acts/20-2.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=6601" 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/20.htm">Paul in Macedonia and Greece</a> 1When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. 2<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">After</a> <a href="/greek/1330.htm" title="1330: dielthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.">traveling through</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeina (DPro-ANP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: merē (N-ANP) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">area</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalesas (V-APA-NMS) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">speaking many words of encouragement,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollō (Adj-DMS) -- Much, many; often. "></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">he arrived</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.">in</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1671.htm" title="1671: Hellada (N-AFS) -- Hellas, the native name for Greece. Of uncertain affinity; Hellas, a country of Europe.">Greece,</a> 3where 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.…<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="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12-13</a> Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, / I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5-7</a> For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. / But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, / and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">2 Corinthians 1:16</a> I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a> by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-2</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a> As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. / For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2</a> For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-9</a> We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a> I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5</a> For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16-24</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. / Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">2 Corinthians 9:4</a> Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a> Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5-6</a> After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,those.<a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Acts 20:6</a> 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.<a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Acts 16:12</a> And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.<a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Acts 17:1,10</a> Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: … given.<a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Acts 20:7,11</a> And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight… <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Acts 2:40</a> And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.<a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.Cir.<a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Zechariah 9:13</a> When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Addresses</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Area</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Discourse</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Districts</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Frequent</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Greece</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Months</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Three</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/5-10.htm">Addresses</a> <a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Area</a> <a href="/acts/20-15.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Discourse</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Districts</a> <a href="/acts/27-36.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Frequent</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Greece</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Months</a> <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/21-2.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Three</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div>1. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a> 28. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a> 32. <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a> 36. <a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</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'; 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Macedonia was significant in early Christian history, as it was home to the churches in Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. Paul's travels in this area were part of his third missionary journey, during which he revisited many of the churches he had established to strengthen and encourage them. This reflects the apostolic practice of nurturing and maintaining the spiritual health of the early Christian communities.and speaking many words of encouragement Paul's ministry was characterized by teaching, exhortation, and encouragement. His words were aimed at building up the believers, providing them with spiritual strength and guidance. This aligns with his role as an apostle, tasked with laying the foundation of the church and ensuring its growth in faith and understanding. The encouragement he provided would have included teachings on perseverance, faithfulness, and the hope of the gospel, as seen in his epistles to the churches.he arrived in Greece Greece, in this context, likely refers to the region of Achaia, where the city of Corinth was located. Corinth was a major center of commerce and culture in the Roman Empire, and it was also a place where Paul had previously spent a significant amount of time during his second missionary journey. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including issues of division, immorality, and doctrinal confusion, which Paul addressed in his letters to them. His arrival in Greece would have been an opportunity to further address these issues and to continue his work of teaching and strengthening the believers there.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is traveling through the region, offering encouragement and teaching to the early Christian communities. 2. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a> The region through which Paul travels, known for its early Christian communities, including those in Philippi and Thessalonica. 3. <a href="/topical/g/greece.htm">Greece</a> The destination of Paul's journey in this passage, where he continues his missionary work. 4. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> The groups of believers in Macedonia and Greece who receive Paul's teachings and encouragement. 5. <a href="/topical/j/journey_of_encouragement.htm">Journey of Encouragement</a> The event of Paul traveling and speaking words of encouragement, which is central to this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_ministry_of_encouragement.htm">The Ministry of Encouragement</a> Paul’s journey highlights the importance of encouragement in the Christian life. As believers, we are called to uplift and support one another, especially during challenging times. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_travel_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Travel in Ministry</a> Paul's travels remind us that the Gospel is not confined to one place. We are encouraged to take the message of Christ wherever we go, whether near or far. <a href="/topical/b/building_strong_christian_communities.htm">Building Strong Christian Communities</a> Paul's interactions with the early churches demonstrate the value of building strong, supportive Christian communities that can sustain and grow in faith. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_mission.htm">Perseverance in Mission</a> Despite challenges, Paul persevered in his mission. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our calling, trusting God to guide and sustain us. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a> Paul's words of encouragement had a profound impact. We are reminded of the power of our words to build up and inspire others in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 20</a> <a href="/q/key_events_of_paul's_3rd_journey.htm">What were the key events of Paul's third missionary journey?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_acts_20_contradict_paul's_journeys.htm">Why does Luke’s account in Acts 20 appear to contradict other historical records of Paul’s journeys? </a> <a href="/q/why_are_paul's_journeys_in_acts_inaccurate.htm">Why do descriptions of Paul’s missionary journeys in Acts contain geographical errors?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_paul's_plans_conflict_with_acts.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5–6 – Why do Paul’s stated travel plans seem to conflict with the timelines and routes suggested by Acts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) And when he had gone over those parts.--Here also we can fill up the outline of the narrative from the Epistles. We may take for granted that St. Paul would revisit the churches which he had himself founded at Thessalonica and Beraea, as well as at Philippi. The names in <a href="/acts/20-4.htm" title="And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.">Acts 20:4</a> indicate that delegates were chosen, probably by his direction, for the great journey to Jerusalem, which he now began to contemplate. <a href="/romans/15-19.htm" title="Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about to Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.">Romans 15:19</a> indicates a yet wider range of activity. He had taken the great Roman road across Macedonia, and going westward to the shores of the Adriatic, had preached the gospel in Illyricum, where as yet it had not been heard.He came into Greece.--The word Hellas, or Greece, seems used as synonymous with Achaia, the southern province. This may have led to an unrecorded visit to Athens. It certainly brought him to Corinth and Cenchreae. There, we may hope, he found all his hopes fulfilled. Gaius was there to receive him as a guest, and Erastus was still a faithful friend. There, if not before, he found Timotheus, and he had with him Jason of Thessalonica and Sosipater of Ber?a (<a href="/context/romans/16-21.htm" title="Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.">Romans 16:21-23</a>). In one respect, however, he found a great change, and missed many friends. The decree of Claudius had either been revoked or was no longer acted on. Aquila and Priscilla had gone straight from Ephesus to Rome on hearing that they could do so with safety, and with them the many friends, male and female, most of them of the libertini class, whom he had known in Corinth, and whose names fill so large a space in Romans 16. The desire which he had felt before (<a href="/acts/19-21.htm" title="After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.">Acts 19:21</a>) to see Rome was naturally strengthened by their absence. His work in Greece was done, and he felt an impulse, not merely human, drawing him to the further west. A rapid journey to Jerusalem, a short visit there, to show how generous were the gifts which the Gentile Churches sent to the Churches of the Circumcision, and then the desire of his life might be gratified. To preach the gospel in Rome, to pass on from Rome to the Jews at Cordova and other cities in Spain (<a href="/context/romans/15-24.htm" title="Whenever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.">Romans 15:24-28</a>),--that was what he now proposed to himself. How different a path was actually marked out for him the sequel of the story shows. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Through for over, A.V. When he had gone through (διελθών); see above, <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Acts 8:4, 40</a>; <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>; <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6</a>; <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a>, note, etc.; <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Luke 9:6</a>. Those parts; μέρη, a word especially used of geographical districts: τὰ μέρη τῆς Γαλιλαίας: τὰ μέρη Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος (<a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22</a>; <a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">Matthew 15:21</a>; see too <a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a>; <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1</a>). Greece (Ἑλλάδα, not Ἀχαι'αν, as <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a>; <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a>, and elsewhere). Macedonia and Achaia are always coupled together (see Tacit., 'Ann..' 1:76). as in <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:7, 8</a>. In the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, written from Macedonia, it is always Achaia (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a>, etc.). In fact, Ἑλλάς is found nowhere else in the New Testament, Achaia being the name of the Roman province. Bengel and others understand Hellas here of the country between Macedonia and the Peloponnesus, especially Attica; which would make it probable that St. Paul revisited Athens. But Meyer, Kuinoel, Alford, 'Speaker's Commentary,' etc., think it is synonymous with Achaia. There must, however, be some reason for this unusual use of Hellas instead of Achaia. None seems so likely as that it was meant to cover wider ground than Achaia would naturally indicate, namely Attica. <a href="/commentaries/acts/20-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. traveling through διελθὼν (dielthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. that ἐκεῖνα (ekeina) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. area μέρη (merē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. speaking many words of encouragement, παρακαλέσας (parakalesas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. he arrived ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. in 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. Greece, Ἑλλάδα (Hellada) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1671.htm">Strong's 1671: </a> Hellas, the native name for Greece. 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