# Connecting Statement:

Paul and his companions are now in Philippi on their missionary trip. Verse 13 begins the story of Lydia. This short story happens during Paul's travels.

# Samothrace ... Neapolis

These are coastal cities near Phillipi in Macedonia. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# we came to Neapolis

Here "came to" can be translated as "went to" or "arrived at." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])