Acts 28:13,14

AT RHEGIUM. Acts 28:13 a.

Acts 28:13

And from thence we made a circuit, and arrived at Rhegium:

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IN PUTEOLI. Acts 28:13 b, Acts 28:14.

Acts 28:13 b

and after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli;

Acts 28:14

where we found brethren, and were entreated to tarry with them seven days: and so we came to Rome.

Acts 28:13 b, Acts 28:14 Puteoli was eight miles northwest of Naples and the greatest port of Italy, especially for wheat from Egypt, the grainary of Rome, 140 miles away. Here stood a large pier of twenty-five arches, of which thirteen ruined ones remain. At this pier the vessels discharged their passengers and cargo. Curious crowds commonly came to see the sight. (ibid, p. 263)

In the crowd that came to the pier were some followers of the Way. How glad was Paul to see these brethren and how happy they were to see him. He was prevailed upon by them to stay seven days. During this time they doubtless had preaching and fellowship.

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How far to Rome from Puteoli? How long did they stay in Puteoli?