Acts 20:1

Acts 20:1. Paul journeys through Macedonia and Greece, and returns as far as Troas

1. And after the uproar was ceased Some little time may have elapsed and public feeling have become calm enough for a meeting of the Christian congregation.

Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them The oldest authorities read "Paul having sent for the disciples," and then add "and exhorted them" (adopted by R. V.). The word rendered "embraced" signifies as it is rendered in Acts 21:6, "to take leave of," "to make parting greetings." He did not probably feel that it would be wise to leave till he saw the Church in quiet once more.

and departed for to go into Macedonia In fulfilment of the purpose mentioned in Acts 19:21. We see from 2 Corinthians 2:13 that he went first to Troas expecting to meet Titus there. He did not find him till he reached Macedonia, from which country he wrote the second letter to Corinth.