Volume 5 · Chapter 322 · Pp. 161-168

Departure from Seleucia on a cart and arrival in Antioch. [No date]. 1«You will certainly find a cart at the market. If you want mine, I will give it to you, in memory of Theophilus. If I am a happy man, I owe it to him. He defended me because he was a just man. And one cannot forget certain things» says the old hotel-keeper standing before the apostles in the early morning sunshine.

This chapter narrates the departure of the apostles from Seleucia to Antioch, facilitated by the generosity of an old hotel-keeper who offers his cart in memory of Theophilus. The dialogue highlights themes of gratitude, service, and the practical challenges of travel in the early Christian era. The episode underscores the bonds of friendship and indebtedness among early Christian followers, as well as the providential assistance encountered on their mission. The journey symbolizes the spreading of the Gospel and the continuation of Theophilus's legacy through the apostles' travels.

Themes: Generosity, Gratitude, Christian Fellowship, Missionary Journey, Providence, Legacy