And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia-also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

1. We are now introduced to several men who traveled with Paul.

1. Sopater of Berea - also mentioned in Romans 16:21

2. Aristarchus - one of those taken in Ephesus in the silversmith riot (Acts 19:29)

3. Secundus of the Thessalonians - accompanied funds for Jerusalem (Acts 24:17)

4. Gaius of Derbe - taken in the Ephesus riot (Acts 19:29)

5. Timothy - Paul's "son in the faith"; Paul wrote two letters to him

6. Tychicus - Was sent to Ephesus to report on Paul (Ephesians 6:21)

7. Trophimus of Asia - See Acts 21:29 - This man is the source of the problem with Paul entering the Temple area. It is thought this man is a gentile and that Paul brought him into the Temple.

2. I believe that, because of the consistent problems, and the increase in the intensity of these problems, several men traveled with Paul to provide security and safety.

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