What Day of the Week Did Paul Arrive in Troas?

Someone inquired, “What day of the week did Paul arrive in Troas?” More than one commentator on Acts 20:6 takes the reference to “seven days” literally. As such, then, the apostle would have arrived on Monday. He then purposely waited seven days until the first day of the week came around again—at which time, he and other Christians assembled to worship (Acts 20:7; cf., 1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Prior to arriving in Troas, the apostle Paul sailed for five days from Philippi. The apostle and others of his day were obliged to make use of the schedules of merchant ships for their passage, and they were further reliant upon the winds, which expedited or hindered travel. Thus, the apostle did what he could to arrive in Troas in time to assemble with the saints of that city, necessitating him to linger seven days for the Lord’s Day to come.