Acts 27:2
And embarking in an Adramyttian ship, which was about to sail to the regions along the coast of Asia, we put out to sea accompanied by Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica.
Aristarchus, a Macedonian from the city of Thessalonica, was one of Paul’s travelling companions (Acts 20:3–4). He got caught up in the riot at Ephesus (Acts 19:29) and was later imprisoned with Paul in Rome (Col. 4:10).
Acts 27:24
saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.’
Caesar. God told Saul that he would carry his name to kings or rulers (Acts 9:15). This prophecy came true. Saul or Paul preached to kings such as Herod Agrippa (Acts 25:22), Roman governors and proconsuls (Acts 13:12, 24:24), and the emperor himself.
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