Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 17:14 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Acts 17:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.”
Acts 17:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 17:14
And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul—The Berean believers acted with protective urgency (εὐθέως, eutheōs) when hostile Jews from Thessalonica arrived to stir up persecution (v. 13). This strategic withdrawal demonstrates biblical wisdom: courage doesn't require foolish exposure to danger when the mission can continue elsewhere.To go as it were to the sea (ὡς ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν)—The phrase 'as it were' suggests either (1) a diversionary tactic to mislead pursuers, or (2) uncertainty whether Paul would travel by sea or land. He eventually sailed to Athens (v. 15). Meanwhile, Silas and ...
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Cross-References for Acts 17:14
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“they went into the Jewish synagogue.”
“flee into the next”
“they brought him down to Caesarea”
“a certain disciple was there”
“and let him down through the wall”
“with the whole assembly”
“Go to the mountain, lest the pursuers find you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers have returned. Afterward, you may go your way.”
“and a plot was made against him by Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria”
“Timothy and Erastus”
“that you would set in order the things that were lacking”