Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.

1. From Miletus to Cos, to Rhodes and on to Patara. Apparently nothing of significance happened. They were just passing through these areas as they travelled back to Jerusalem.

1. Cos - Cos (also spelled Coos) is a small island most famous for grapes and wine. It is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine.

2. Rhodes - 50 miles south of Cos is the larger island of Rhodes. It contained one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus. This island is origin of the name for the state of Rhode Island.

3. Patara - was on the coast of Lydia and was the final destination of their ship.

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