Verse 4
Refugees from the persecution that followed Stephen’s martyrdom had evangelized Phoenicia (Acts 11:19). Paul and his companions stayed in Tyre for seven days fellowshipping with the Christians.
"Sea journeys in the ancient world depended on finding shipping available, and accepting delays arising from loading and unloading. It is therefore not inconsistent that Paul was in haste to reach Jerusalem by Pentecost, yet had stopped for a week at Troas, and now spends a week at Tyre; he would have no choice." [Note: Neil, p. 216.]
There is ample evidence in the text that Paul was not disobedient to God in going on to Jerusalem (cf. Acts 9:16; Acts 19:21; Acts 20:22-24; Acts 21:14; Acts 23:1; Acts 23:11). Nevertheless some students of Scripture have criticized Paul for proceeding. It seems that one or more prophets in the church at Tyre also foretold His arrest in Jerusalem (Acts 20:23) and they, anxious about his safety, urged him not to proceed.
"Paul, however, regarded it not as a prohibition but a divine forewarning so that he would be spiritually prepared for what would happen." [Note: Kent, p. 159.]
"Duty called louder than warning to Paul even if both were the calls of God." [Note: Robertson, 3:360.]
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