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And so, with the tearful good-byes behind us, we were on our way. We made a straight run to Cos, the next day reached Rhodes, and then Patara.
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There we found a ship going direct to Phoenicia, got on board, and set sail.
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Cyprus came into view on our left, but was soon out of sight as we kept on course for Syria, and eventually docked in the port of Tyre. While the cargo was being unloaded,
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we looked up the local disciples and stayed with them seven days. Their message to Paul, from insight given by the Spirit, was "Don't go to Jerusalem."
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When our time was up, they escorted us out of the city to the docks. Everyone came along - men, women, children. They made a farewell party of the occasion! We all kneeled together on the beach and prayed.
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Then, after another round of saying good-bye, we climbed on board the ship while they drifted back to their homes.
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A short run from Tyre to Ptolemais completed the voyage. We greeted our Christian friends there and stayed with them a day.
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In the morning we went on to Caesarea and stayed with Philip the Evangelist, one of "the Seven."
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Philip had four virgin daughters who prophesied.
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After several days of visiting, a prophet from Judea by the name of Agabus came down to see us.