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Acts 28:14 Cross-References
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“Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.”
Acts 28:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 28:14
Where we found brethren—The gospel had already reached Puteoli, likely through Pentecost pilgrims (Acts 2:10) or Roman commerce. These believers desired (παρεκλήθημεν, pareklēthēmen, 'urged' or 'encouraged') Paul to stay seven days—remarkable given his prisoner status. Julius the centurion's permission demonstrates the respect Paul commanded even in chains.And so we went toward Rome—After fellowship strengthening, Paul resumed his journey. This pattern recurs throughout Acts: Christian hospitality and community strengthen missionaries for trials ahead. The seven-day stay provided sabbath worsh...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 28:14
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“we stayed there seven days. These said to Paul through the Spirit”
“we arrived at Ptolemais. We greeted the brothers”
“while Apollos was at Corinth”
“and came to them at Troas in five days”
“I will cause it to rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights. Every living thing that I have made”
“And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;”
“and many believed in the Lord.”
“find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.”
“of those who observe your precepts.”
“that this disciple wouldn't die. Yet Jesus didn't say to him that he wouldn't die”