Acts 20:15 bbe — And going from there by sea, we came on the day after opposite Chios, and touching at Samos on the day after that, we c…

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"And going from there by sea, we came on the day after opposite Chios, and touching at Samos on the day after that, we came on the third day to Miletus."

— Acts 20:15, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 20 — Context

12

And they took the boy in, living, and were greatly comforted.

13

But we, going before him by ship, went to Assos with the purpose of taking Paul in there: for so he had given orders, because he himself was coming by land.

14

And when he came up with us at Assos, we took him in the ship and went on to Mitylene.

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And going from there by sea, we came on the day after opposite Chios, and touching at Samos on the day after that, we came on the third day to Miletus.

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For Paul's purpose was to go past Ephesus, so that he might not be kept in Asia; for he was going quickly, in order, if possible, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

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And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the rulers of the church.

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And when they had come, he said to them, You yourselves have seen what my life has been like all the time from the day when I first came into Asia,

Acts 20:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:15 say?
Acts 20:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And going from there by sea, we came on the day after opposite Chios, and touching at Samos on the day after that, we came on the third day to Miletus.”
Where is Acts 20:15 in the Bible?
Acts 20:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 15.
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 20:15.
What translation should I read Acts 20:15 in?
Acts 20:15 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 20:15?
Acts 20:15 reads (BBE): “And going from there by sea, we came on the day after opposite Chios, and touching at Samos on the day after that, we came on the third day to Miletus.” 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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