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14:24-26 Paul and Barnabas retraced their steps south through the regions of Pisidia and Pamphylia to Perga and the port city of Attalia, then sailed home to their sponsoring congregation in Syrian Antioch. This time they shared the gospel in Perga (cf. note on 13:13). Attalia (modern Antalya) continues to serve as a marina to this day, and the remains of an ancient mausoleum still overlook the harbor. The reference to having fulfilled the work links up with the Spirit's original commission at Antioch (13:2). It was perhaps during this time in Antioch that Paul penned his letter to the Galatians (c. a.d. 48).

14:27 opened a door. An expression Paul used elsewhere (1 Cor. 16:9; 2 Cor. 2:12; Col. 4:3).