Atos 20

Atos 20

Utley - This seven-day feast in mid-April was combined with the one-day Passover feast (cf. Ex 13). Paul’s Jewish background influenced the way he viewed the calendar. We know nothing of Jews or a synagogue at Philippi, so Paul did not keep this feast for witnessing purposes (cf. 1 Cor. 9:19–23). Perhaps it is just mentioned because he was planning his travel to be in Jerusalem by Pentecost (cf. Acts 20:16). (Acts 20 Notes) And came to them at Troas within five days: In Acts 16:11,12 they made the voyage in two days. Probably adverse winds held them back here. And there we stayed seven days: To atone for the short stay in Troas before 2 Co 2:12f. when Paul was so restless. Now he preaches a week to them. Arnold - Notice also that they waited for seven days so they could meet with the Christians on the Lord's day. Apparently, the public meeting of the local church was very important for Paul and the early Christians. (Acts 20:1-12 New Testament Practices)