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Troas the centre
Acts 16 - Series 02/Episode 10 - Mon, 15th June 2026 - Troas the centre - Acts 16:06-10 - THE MACEDONIAN CALL - II Timothy 04:13
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Acts 16:8-9 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. (9) And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."
_II Timothy 4:13 Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come-and the books, especially the parchments. Here is another mention of Troas in Paul's final letter.
Paul was in the dungeons of Rome. In Acts 28, He was in his own house, where he could meet people easily and continue to preach the Gospel. Acts 28:30-31 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, (31) preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.
Nevertheless, when he writes the second letter to Timothy, Paul is in the dungeons in Rome awaiting his execution under Nero. He is writing about how Onesiphorus had to search intensely and find him in the dungeons. Onesiphorus would have had to be chained with Paul in the dungeons, as Paul writes that the Lord should grant mercy to Onesiphorus' family. II Timothy 1:16-18 The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; (17) but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. (18) The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day-and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus. Onesiphorus refreshed Paul often and was not ashamed of his chains. Writing to Timothy in the context of Troas brings out all of these important aspects of Paul's life.
This was the place of chains and dungeons for Paul, not the freedom he had earlier. Paul is old and feels the cold in the dungeons, and that is why he is asking Timothy to bring the cloak from Troas. As Paul writes to Timothy, he feels abandoned. II Timothy 4:9-10 Be diligent to come to me quickly; (10) for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica-Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.
He wanted Timothy to come to him quickly since Paul knew that his execution was imminent. Though Troas is only a place mentioned, we can understand the context and the background of the circumstances at that time. All of these enrich and encourage us.
Paul wanted Timothy to come to him quickly, for he knew that the intentions were piling up against him. Paul was delivered for a time from the mouth of the lion (Nero). Paul knew that the Lord would deliver him from every evil work and preserve him for His heavenly kingdom. Paul's final imprisonment in the dungeons in Rome included his trial, which did not go well for him, but was an opportunity for the entire Roman leadership to hear the Gospel. Paul knew that his time on earth had come to an end, but the work of the kingdom of God could not be stopped. II Timothy 4:16-18 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. (17) But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. (18) And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!_ It was in this context that Paul asked Timothy to bring the cloak from Troas.
Paul remembers the family of Onesiphorus once again, as Onesiphorus was either with him in the dungeons or had already been executed. II Timothy 4:19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
Paul needed the cloak to be brought from Troas, as it would soon be winter. The Mediterranean winter brought sudden, violent storms. Ships-powered by sail and oars-could not handle these unpredictable conditions. Timothy would not be able to travel, and so the urgency for Timothy to come quickly from Troas. II Timothy 4:21 Do your utmost to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as well as Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren.
Paul wanted Timothy close to him in his final days. Troas was the place from where Timothy had to come, bringing the cloak, the books and the parchments. Troas, therefore, becomes a significant place because it was the place where all Paul's writings, records and documents were kept.
Why Troas? Troas was the obvious choice, as this was the hub for Paul's travel between Asia and Macedonia. Being the centre, it seemed that Paul's team repeatedly converged here. II Corinthians 2:12-13 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord, (13) I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia.
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