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Acts 21:2

Acts 21:2 in Multiple Translations

Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.

And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.

and having found a ship crossing over unto Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.

And as there was a ship going to Phoenicia, we went in it.

where we found a ship going to Phoenicia. We went on board and set sail.

And we found a ship that went ouer vnto Phenice, and went aboard, and set forth.

and having found a ship passing over to Phenicia, having gone on board, we sailed,

Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.

And finding a ship sailing over to Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.

And when we had found a ship sailing over to Phenice, we went aboard, and set forth.

At Patara we left that ship, and someone told us that there was a ship that would be going to Phoenicia region. So we got on that ship, and it left.

That ship wasn’t going to Fonisha country, so we got off it and got on another ship.

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GRK και ευροντες πλοιον διαπερων εις φοινικην επιβαντες ανηχθημεν
και kai G2532 and Conj
ευροντες ehuriskō G2147 to find/meet Verb-2AAP-NPM
πλοιον ploion G4143 boat Noun-ASN
διαπερων diaperaō G1276 to cross Verb-PAP-ASN
εις eis G1519 toward Prep
φοινικην Phoinikē G5403 Phoenicia Noun-ASF
επιβαντες epibainō G1910 to mount/board Verb-2AAP-NPM
ανηχθημεν anagō G321 to lead Verb-API-1P
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και kai G2532 "and" Conj
And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.
Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.
ευροντες ehuriskō G2147 "to find/meet" Verb-2AAP-NPM
To find or discover something, like in Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus teaches that those who seek will find. This word is about searching and finding, whether it's a physical object or a spiritual truth.
Definition: εὑρίσκω, [in LXX chiefly for מצא, also for נשׂג hi., etc. ;] to find, with or without previous search: absol., opposite to ζητέω, Mat.7:7, 8 Luk.11:9, 10; with accusative, Mat.2:8, Mrk.1:37, Act.13:22, 2Ti.1:17, al.; pass., οὐχ εὑ., of disappearance, Heb.11:5, Rev.16:20, al.; γῆ κ. τὰ ἐν αὐτῇ ἔργα εὑρεθήσεται (for conjectures as to the meaning of this reading, see Mayor, ICC, in l.), 2Pe.3:10, WH, R, mg. Metaphorical, to find, find out by inquiry, learn, discover: Luk.19:48, Act.4:21; αἰτίαν, Jhn.18:38, Act.13:28, al.; pass., Mat.1:18, Luk.17:18, Rom.7:10, 1Co.4:2, Gal.2:17, 1Pe.1:7, Rev.5:4, al.; of attaining to the knowledge of God, εὑ. θεόν, Act.17:27; pass., Rom.10:20 (LXX). Mid., to find for oneself, gain, procure, obtain: with accusative of thing(s), λύτρωσιν, Heb.9:12; act. in same sense (so cl. poets, but not in Attic prose), Mat.10:39 11:29, Luk.1:30, Act.7:46, 2Ti.1:18, al. (cf. ἀν-ευρίσκω). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 167 NT verses. KJV: find, get, obtain, perceive, see See also: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 12:37; 1 Peter 1:7.
πλοιον ploion G4143 "boat" Noun-ASN
This word refers to a boat or ship, like the ones mentioned in Matthew 4:21-22 where Jesus calls his disciples. It's a vessel for sailing or traveling on water, used for transportation or fishing. This word is commonly used in the Gospels and Acts.
Definition: πλοῖον, -ον, τό (πλέω), [in LXX chiefly for אֳנִיָּה ;] a boat, also (= obsolete ναῦς) a ship: Mat.4:21-22, and frequently in Gosp. and Ac, Jas.3:4, Rev.8:9 18:19. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 63 NT verses. KJV: ship(-ing) See also: Acts 20:13; Luke 8:37; James 3:4.
διαπερων diaperaō G1276 "to cross" Verb-PAP-ASN
To cross over something, like water or land, as in Matthew 9:1 and Mark 6:53. It means to pass from one side to the other. Jesus and his disciples did this often in their travels.
Definition: δια-περάω, -ῶ [in LXX: Deu.30:13, Isa.23:2 (עבר), עבר), 1Ma.6:1-63 * ;] to pass over, cross over: Mat.9:1; before ἐπὶ τ. γῆν, Mat.14:34, Mrk.6:53; εἰς, Mrk.5:21, Act.21:2; πρὸς ἡμᾶς, Luk.16:28.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: go over, pass (over), sail over See also: Acts 21:2; Mark 6:53; Matthew 14:34.
εις eis G1519 "toward" Prep
This word means toward or into, indicating direction or purpose, as seen in Matthew 8:23 and Mark 1:45. It can also imply a sense of movement or action. The KJV translates it in various ways.
Definition: εἰς, prep. with accusative, expressing entrance, direction, limit, into, unto, to, upon, towards, for, among (Lat. in, with accusative). __I. Of place. __1. After verbs of motion; __(a) of entrance into: Mat.8:23, 9:7, Mrk.1:45, Luk.2:15, 8:31, al.; __(b) of approach, to or towards: Mrk.11:1, Luk.6:8, 19:28, Jhn.11:31, 21:6, al.; __(with) before pl. and collective nouns, among: Mrk.4:7, 8:19, 20, Luk.11:49, Jhn.21:23, al.; __(d) Of a limit reached, unto, on, upon: Mat.8:18, 21:1, Mrk.11:1, 13:16, Luk.14:10, Jhn.6:3, 11:32, al.; with accusative of person(s) (as in Ep. and Ion.), Act.23:15, Rom.5:12, 16:19, 2Co.10:14; __(e) elliptical: ἐπιστολαὶ εἰς Δαμασκόν, Act.9:2; ἡ διακονία μου ἡ εἰς Ἱ., Rom.15:31; metaphorically, of entrance into a certain state or condition, or of approach or direction towards some end (Thayer, B, i, 1; ii, 1), εἰς τ. ὄνομα, M, Pr., 200. __2. Of direction; __(a) after verbs of seeing: Mat.6:26, Mrk.6:41, Luk.9:16, 62, Jhn.13:22, al.; metaphorically, of the mind, Heb.11:26, 12:2, al.; __(b) after verbs of speaking: Mat.13:10, 14:9, 1Th.2:9, al. __3. After verbs of rest; __(a) in "pregnant" construction, implying previous motion (cl.; see WM, 516; Bl., §39, 3; M, Pr., 234f.): Mat.2:23, 4:13, 2Th.2:4, 2Ti.1:11, Heb.11:9, al.; __(b) by an assimilation general in late Gk (see Bl., M, Pr., ll. with) = ἐν: Luk.1:44, 4:23, Act.20:16, 21:17, Jhn.1:18 (but see Westc, in l.), al. __II. Of time, for, unto; __1. accentuating the duration expressed by the accusative: εἰς τ. αἰῶνα, Mat.21:19; εἰς γενεὰς καὶ γ., Luk.1:50; εἰς τ. διηνεκές, Heb.7:3, al. __2. Of a point or limit of time, unto, up to, until: Mat.6:34, Act.4:3, 25:21, Php.1:10, 2:16, 1Th.4:15, 2Ti.1:12; of entrance into a future period, σεις τὸ μέλλον (see: μέλλω), next (year), Luk.13:9 (but with ICC, in l.); εἰς τ. μεταξὺ σάββατον, on the next Sabbath, Act.13:42; εἰς τὸ πάλιν (see: πάλιν, 2Co.13:2. __III. Of result, after verbs of changing, joining, dividing, etc.: στρέφειν εἰς, Rev.11:6; μετας-, Act.2:20, Jas.4:9; μεταλλάσσειν, Rom.1:26; σχίζειν εἰς δύο, Mat.27:51, al.; predicatively with εἴναι, Act.8:23. __IV. Of relation, to, towards, for, in regard to (so in cl., but more frequently in late Gk., εἰς encroaching on the simple dative, which it has wholly displaced in MGr.; Jannaris, Gr., §1541; Robertson, Gr., 594; Deiss., BS, 117f.): Luk.7:30, Rom.4:20, 15:2, 26, 1Co.16:1, Eph.3:16, al.; ἀγάπη εἰς, Rom.5:8, al.; χρηστός, Eph.4:32; φρονεῖν εἰς, Rom.12:16; θαρρεῖν, 2Co.10:1. __V. Of the end or object: εὔθετος εἰς, Luk.14:34; σόφος, Rom.16:19; ἰσχύειν, Mat.5:13; εἰς τοῦτο, Mrk.1:38, al.; ἀφορίζειν εἰς, Rom.1:1; indicating purpose, εἰς φόβον, Rom.8:15; εἰς ἔνδειξιν, Rom.3:25; εἰς τό, with inf. (= ἵνα or ὥστε; Bl., §71, 5; M, Pr., 218ff.): Mat.20:19, Rom.1:11, 1Co.9:18, al. __VI. Adverbial phrases: εἰς τέλος, εἰς τὸ πάλιν, etc (see: τέλος, πάλιν, etc.). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 1512 NT verses. KJV: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with See also: 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Timothy 1:16; 1 Peter 1:2.
φοινικην Phoinikē G5403 "Phoenicia" Noun-ASF
Phoenicia was a region in Palestine, as mentioned in Acts 11:19 and 15:3. It was an important area in the early Christian church. The region of Phoenicia played a significant role in the Bible.
Definition: φοινίκη, -ης, ἡ Phænicia: Act.11:19 15:3 21:2 (see DB, iii, 856b, 857a.n).† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 3 NT verses. KJV: Phenice, Phenicia See also: Acts 11:19; Acts 15:3; Acts 21:2.
επιβαντες epibainō G1910 "to mount/board" Verb-2AAP-NPM
To mount or board something, like a donkey in Matthew 21:5 or a ship in Acts 27:2. It can also mean to enter a place or go up to something, like in Acts 21:4.
Definition: ἐπι-βαίνω [in LXX chiefly for רָכַב ;] __1. to get up on, mount: before ἐπί, with accusative, Mat.21:5 (LXX); to embark in (a boat), go aboard: with dative, Act.27:2; before εἰς, Act.21:6 (Rec.); absol., Act.21:2. __2. to go up to, go on to, enter: before εἰς, Act.20:18 21:4; with dative, Act.25:1.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: come (into), enter into, go abroad, sit upon, take ship See also: Acts 20:18; Acts 25:1; Matthew 21:5.
ανηχθημεν anagō G321 "to lead" Verb-API-1P
To lead or bring something up, like Jesus being led into the wilderness in Matthew 4:1.
Definition: ἀν-άγω [in LXX chiefly for עָלָה hi. ;] to lead or bring up: before είς, with accusative loc., Mat.4:1, Luk.2:22 4:5 (WH om. είς, κ.τ.λ.), Act.9:39 16:34; of raising the dead (cl.), ἐκ νεκρῶν, Rom.10:7, Heb.13:20; to produce and set before, τ. λαῷ, Act.12:4 (MM, VGT, see word); in sacrificial sense (MM, 1 with), to offer, θυσίαν, Act.7:41. Mid., in nautical sense (Hom., Hdt., Thuc., al.), to put to sea: Luk.8:22, Act.13:13 16:11 18:21 20:3, 13 21:1-2 27:2, 4 27:12, 21 28:10-11 (cf.ἐπ-ανάγω).† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 23 NT verses. KJV: bring (again, forth, up again), depart, launch (forth), lead (up), loose, offer, sail, set forth, take up See also: Acts 7:41; Acts 27:2; Hebrews 13:20.

Study Notes — Acts 21:2

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1 Jonah 1:3 Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.
2 Acts 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
3 Acts 15:3 Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
4 Acts 27:6 There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Acts 21:2 Summary

[This verse tells us that the disciples found a ship to take them to Phoenicia, which was the next stop on their journey with Paul. They were being obedient to God's plan, even when it wasn't easy, just like we are called to be obedient to God's plan for our lives, as seen in Romans 12:1-2. The disciples' actions demonstrate trust in God's sovereignty, and we can learn from their example to trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we don't understand what's happening, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the disciples need to find a ship crossing over to Phoenicia?

The disciples needed to find a ship crossing over to Phoenicia because they were on a journey with Paul, and Phoenicia was a region that included the city of Tyre, which was their next destination, as seen in Acts 21:3, where they landed at Tyre.

What can we learn from the disciples' actions in this verse?

We can learn from the disciples' actions in this verse that they were diligent and intentional in their travels, similar to how we should be intentional in our own walks with God, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus teaches us to love God with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves.

How does this verse relate to Paul's overall journey?

This verse is part of Paul's journey to Jerusalem, where he would eventually face persecution and imprisonment, as seen in Acts 21:4 and Acts 23:11, where Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem and later is arrested.

What role did the Holy Spirit play in the disciples' travels?

The Holy Spirit played a significant role in the disciples' travels, as seen in Acts 21:4, where the disciples in Tyre, through the Spirit, warned Paul not to go up to Jerusalem, demonstrating the Spirit's guidance and involvement in their journey, similar to how the Holy Spirit guides us today, as seen in John 16:13.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some times in your life when you have had to be diligent and intentional in your actions, like the disciples in this verse?
  2. How do you seek the Lord's guidance in your daily decisions, and what role does the Holy Spirit play in your life?
  3. What can you learn from the disciples' example of perseverance and trust in God's plan, even when faced with uncertainty or danger?
  4. In what ways can you apply the principle of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in this verse, to your own life and circumstances?

Gill's Exposition on Acts 21:2

And finding a ship sailing over unto Phoenicia,.... For it seems that the ship they went aboard at Assos, Acts 20:13 went no further, at least in the way the apostle was going, than Patara; but

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 21:2

And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 21:2

Sailing over unto Phenicia; whose master and mariners intended such a voyage. Phenicia; a country in Syria, situate nigh the sea, and bordering upon Palestine, whose chief city was Tyre.

Trapp's Commentary on Acts 21:2

2 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. Ver. 2. Phoenicia] A region of Syria: the woman of Canaan was a Syrophoenician.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 21:2

Verse 2. Phoenicia] A part of Syria. See Clarke on Acts 11:19.

Cambridge Bible on Acts 21:2

2. And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia] Rev. Ver. literally, “having found a ship crossing, &c.” Phœnicia was the country on the coast of the Levant, north of Palestine. It contained the important cities of Tyre and Sidon.we went aboard, and set forth] Rev. Ver. “set sail.”

Barnes' Notes on Acts 21:2

Unto Phenicia - See the notes on Acts 11:19. Phoenicia was on their way to Jerusalem. Set forth - Sailed.

Whedon's Commentary on Acts 21:2

2. Finding a ship—Their course takes them from their previous ship, but they are so fortunate as to find a ship waiting for them, as it were, at Patara, direct for Tyre.

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