Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis,

1. They sailed from Troas and made a straight course to Samothrace.

2. This means, this was not a tour trip with stops and the many islands along the way. This was not an excursion, it was a non-stop trip to get to the mainland of Europe.

3. Samothrace was a small island used for two purposes.

1. A port for ships because it was in deeper water.

2. The island was inhabited by felons. It was a prison island for fugitives and criminals.

4. For Paul, it was a landing port to head to the mainland.

5. The town on the coast is Neapolis. It is about 10 miles from Philippi.

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