## we made ##

The word "we" throughout these verses refers to Paul and his companions. Luke, the author of Acts, was one of Paul's companions at this time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## Samothrace…Neapolis ##

Costal cities near Phillipi. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## a Roman colony ##

A place that Rome conquered and occupied at that time, particularly with soldiers