Acts 20:6-7
What is written? (ESV)
but we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days. On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
What does it say?
Paul and his group left Philippi after the feast of Unleavened Bread and sailed five days to Troas. They stayed there seven days and on the first day of the week (Sunday) met to break bread. Paul also spoke to the group for an extended period since he was leaving the next day.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is traveling to Jerusalem and stopping in various cities on the journey – and staying, sometimes for months (Corinth). As he goes, he is collecting money to give the needy saints in Jerusalem.
How Acts 20:6-7 is applied across Bible answers
Does it matter when we worship together?
The Christians in Troas met on Sunday to "break bread" or partake of the Lord's Supper and, in at least this case, hear a message from Paul. Paul staying seven days may imply their specific intent to stay long enough to meet with the church in Troas.
What does worship to God look like?
The Christians in Troas met on Sunday to "break bread" or partake of the Lord's Supper and hear a message from Paul.
