Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
KJV
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
ASV
But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.