While Gallio was governor of Greece the Jews made a concerted attack upon Paul, and brought him before the governor.

As he wanted to cross to Greece, the brothers wrote to the disciples there, urging them to welcome him. On his arrival there he was of great service to those who through God's favor had become believers,

After these events, Paul, under the Spirit's guidance, resolved to go to Jerusalem, and to revisit Macedonia and Greece on the way. "After I have gone there," he said, "I must see Rome also."

After traveling through those districts and giving the people a great deal of encouragement, he went on to Greece