Acts 16:11 cpdv — And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis, "

— Acts 16:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 16 — Context

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Then, when they had crossed through Mysia, they descended to Troas.

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And a vision in the night was revealed to Paul of a certain man of Macedonia, standing and pleading with him, and saying: “Cross into Macedonia and help us!”

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Then, after he saw the vision, immediately we sought to set out for Macedonia, having been assured that God had called us to evangelize to them.

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And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis,

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and from there to Philippi, which is the preeminent city in the area of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were in this city some days, conferring together.

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Then, on the Sabbath day, we were walking outside the gate, beside a river, where there seemed to be a prayer gathering. And sitting down, we were speaking with the women who had assembled.

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And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple in the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened. And the Lord opened her heart to be receptive to what Paul was saying.

Acts 16:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:11 say?
Acts 16:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis, ”
Where is Acts 16:11 in the Bible?
Acts 16:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 11.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 16:11.
What translation should I read Acts 16:11 in?
Acts 16:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 16:11?
Acts 16:11 reads (CPDV): “And sailing from Troas, taking a direct path, we arrived at Samothrace, and on the following day, at Neapolis, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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