Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had given orders, intending himself to go on foot.

1. Paul and Luke went to the ship and sailed to Assos.

2. Assos is an ancient city of Mysia. It was just a rest stop for Paul and Luke.

3. Luke and the others wanted Paul to travel by ship to Mitylene. But Paul wanted to walk the 20 miles by land. By ship was twice as far, but more restful.

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