came, &c. = ran direct. Greek. euthudromeo. Only here and Act_21:1. i.e. ran before the wind.
Samothracia. The highest in elevation of the northern AEgean islands, midway between Troas and Philippi.
next. See note on Act_7:26.
Neapolis. The harbour of Philippi, distant about ten miles away. The first European soil trodden by Paul It had taken two days with a favourable wind. Compare Act_20:6.