We landed at Tyre, where our ship was to unload its cargo. Acts 21:3b
City: "One of the most ancient towns on the Phoenician coast...Tyre played a significant
role in the political and economical history of greco-Roman Palestine. Under Antiochus IV Epiphanes,
rapid Hellenization influenced Tyre...A number of pagan and Christian scholars came from or were
associated with the city...Trade in purple dye and purple-dyed clothing no doubt aided Tyre during the
Greco-Roman period, as remains of abundant shells located near the city indicate." (Freedman:Volume 6:686,691)
Summary: Paul stayed with the believers here for seven days. Through the spirit, they tried
to convince Paul not to go on to Jerusalem, but when the time came he continued on his way. All of
the disciples and their wives and children accompanied him out of the city, kneeling and praying for
his safety.