Acts 20:4These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea; Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians; Gaius of Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
The setting
Corinth to Asia Minor, ~57 AD. Seven men from different cities join Paul, each carrying their church's financial contribution to Jerusalem...
The emotion here: appreciative of the diverse unity supporting Paul
The original word
synepomeno (συνέπομαι) — to accompany or follow together, implies shared mission
Why it matters
Each companion represented a different city's financial contribution, serving as witnesses and guards for the money
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 20:4
These weren't just travel buddies — they were official delegates carrying their cities' offerings, like armored car guards
Common misconceptionMost people see this as a nice travel list, but these men were actually financial delegates protecting thousands of dollars in church offerings from potential theft.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 20:4
Bible Genome reading
Acts 20:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 20:4 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include companionship, teamwork. Notable phrases: accompanied him; Sopater; Aristarchus.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grateful
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land o…”
— Genesis 45:8
Your reflection
What does Acts 20:4 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "grateful"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.