So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

ACTS 19:22KJV
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Acts 19:22 (KJV)

What does Acts 19:22 mean?

Acts 19:22 describes how Paul sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, ahead of him into Macedonia, while he himself stayed behind in Asia for a while. The verse shows Paul organizing his ministry by delegating tasks to trusted companions.

Paul is the main figure here, making decisions about travel and ministry work during his time in Ephesus (a city in Asia). By sending Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia, Paul is preparing for future work in that region while he continues his efforts where he currently is. This verse highlights the practical side of Paul's mission, showing how he worked with a team and managed his time and resources carefully.

Where else these words appear

“Erastus” Greek G2037 · used in 3 verses

  • Romans 16:23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
  • 2 Timothy 4:20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

“stayed” Greek G1907 · used in 5 verses

  • Luke 14:7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,
  • Acts 3:5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
  • Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

“Asia” Greek G773 · used in 19 verses

  • Acts 2:9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
  • Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

“Macedonia” Greek G3109 · used in 22 verses

  • Acts 16:9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
  • Romans 15:26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.