Acts 20:5 net — These had gone on ahead and were waiting for us in Troas.

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"These had gone on ahead and were waiting for us in Troas."

— Acts 20:5, NET Bible

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Acts 20 — Context

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After he had gone through those regions and spoken many words of encouragement to the believers there, he came to Greece,

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where he stayed for three months. Because the Jews had made a plot against him as he was intending to sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia.

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Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, and Timothy, as well as Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

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These had gone on ahead and were waiting for us in Troas.

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We sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and within five days we came to the others in Troas, where we stayed for seven days.

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On the first day of the week, when we met to break bread, Paul began to speak to the people, and because he intended to leave the next day, he extended his message until midnight.

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(Now there were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting.)

Acts 20:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:5 say?
Acts 20:5 in the NET Bible reads: “These had gone on ahead and were waiting for us in Troas.”
Where is Acts 20:5 in the Bible?
Acts 20:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 5.
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 20:5.
What translation should I read Acts 20:5 in?
Acts 20:5 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 20:5?
Acts 20:5 reads (NET): “These had gone on ahead and were waiting for us in Troas.” 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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