Acts 21:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

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

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Paul’s Journey to Jerusalem

¹After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.²Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.³After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.

Summary

In Acts 21:2, Paul and his companions arrived in Tyre during their missionary journey. The believers in Tyre welcomed them warmly, showing hospitality and support for their ministry. This verse highlights the importance of fellowship and unity among believers, as well as the encouragement and assistance provided to those spreading the Gospel. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and the spirit of cooperation in furthering the Kingdom of God.