We includes all of the companions of Paul, along with the author of the book, but for languages possessing the inclusive-exclusive distinction it is still exclusive.

No reason is given why Paul preferred to go from Troas to Assos by land rather than by sea, though some have suggested that he simply wanted to be alone with his thoughts. However, it seems most likely that Paul decided to avoid the rather difficult sea journey around the cape from Troas to Assos. He was going there by land translates a verb which originally meant “to travel by foot,” but in New Testament times the meaning of the verb had been expanded to include any land travel as opposed to sea travel.

Quoted with permission from Newman, Barclay M. and Nida, Eugene A. A Handbook on The Acts of the Apostles. (UBS Handbook Series). New York: UBS, 1972. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .