Bible Strands
Acts 28:15
The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator describes Paul’s party approaching Rome after a shipwreck, capturing the moment when local believers journey south to intercept them.
The words — ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) identifies the traveling believers as kin in the faith, while ἦλθαν (ēlthan) literally means they came out, marking their deliberate advance toward Paul’s group.
The thread — The motif of believers traveling to locate, remember, or equip imprisoned or journeying Christians appears in Hebrews 13:3, Romans 15:24, and Exodus 4:14.
Why it lands — The text records that believers actively pursued isolated colleagues and that Paul immediately credited God for their intervention, requiring readers to practice deliberate fellowship and direct gratitude rather than self-focused reflection.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
- Romans 15:24 I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- Exodus 4:14 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.
- Joshua 1:6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.
- Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
- 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.
- Psalms 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- John 12:13 They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
- Acts 10:25 As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.
- Acts 21:5 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.