Acts 21:6

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ከዚህ በኋላ እኛ በመርከብ ስንሳፈር እነርሱ ወደ ቤታቸው ተመለሱ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a departure scene where Paul and his companions leave others behind as they board a ship, while the others return to their homes. It's part of Luke's account in Acts, describing the journey of Paul.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're at the park with your friends, and it's time for everyone to go home. You say goodbye, get into different cars, and drive off in different directions. That's kind of what happened here!

Historical Background

The book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. It is addressed to early Christian communities to record the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome.

Living It Out Today

Think about a time you had to say goodbye and move on with your life, like when you start college or get a new job far away. This verse reminds us that even though we can't always stay in one place, our relationships are still valuable.

Topics

• travel
• departure
• relationships
• faith journeys
• perseverance
• community

Related Verses

• Acts 18:18
• John 20:31
• Romans 15:24
• Ephesians 6:20
• Hebrews 13:24

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are 'they' in Acts 21:6?

'They' refers to the people who were accompanying Paul but decided not to travel with him, instead returning home after saying goodbye.

Why is this verse important for understanding early Christian missions?

This verse provides insight into the logistics of early missionary journeys and the support networks that existed among believers who traveled together or stayed behind.

How can we apply Acts 21:6 to our own lives?

We can understand that saying goodbye is a normal part of life, but it doesn't mean the end of relationships. We can stay connected even when physically apart.

What does this verse tell us about Paul's journey?

It shows that Paul was constantly on the move for his ministry, often leaving behind friends and supporters as he traveled to new places.