Acts 21:2 net — We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea.

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"We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea."

— Acts 21:2, NET Bible

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Acts 21 — Context

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Paul’s Journey to Jerusalem After we tore ourselves away from them, we put out to sea, and sailing a straight course, we came to Cos, on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.

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We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea.

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After we sighted Cyprus and left it behind on our port side, we sailed on to Syria and put in at Tyre, because the ship was to unload its cargo there.

4

After we located the disciples, we stayed there seven days. They repeatedly told Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.

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When our time was over, we left and went on our way. All of them, with their wives and children, accompanied us outside of the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying,

Acts 21:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:2 say?
Acts 21:2 in the NET Bible reads: “We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea.”
Where is Acts 21:2 in the Bible?
Acts 21:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 2.
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 21:2.
What translation should I read Acts 21:2 in?
Acts 21:2 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 21:2?
Acts 21:2 reads (NET): “We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea.” 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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