Paul Goes to Jerusalem

Acts 21

1 Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. 2 And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we had sighted Cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo. 4 And finding 1 disciples, we stayed there seven days. a They told Paul through the Spirit not to go up to Jerusalem. 5 When we had come to the end of those days, we departed and went on our way; and they all accompanied us, with wives and children, till we were out of the city. And b we knelt down on the shore and prayed. 6 When we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship, and they returned c home.

7 And when we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day. 8 On the next day we 2 who were Paul's companions departed and came to d Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip e the evangelist, f who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. 9 Now this man had four virgin daughters g who prophesied. 10 And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named h Agabus came down from Judea. 11 When he had come to us, he took Paul's belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, i 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.' " 12 Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, j "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." 14 So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, k "The will of the Lord be done."

15 And after those days we 3 packed and went up to Jerusalem. 16 Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge.

  1. Cross References
    Acts 20:23
    Except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.
    Acts 21:12
    Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem.
  2. Cross References
    Luke 22:41
    And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed.
    Acts 9:40
    But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
    Acts 20:36
    And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
  3. Cross References
    John 1:11
    He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
  4. Cross References
    Acts 8:40
    But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Caesarea.
    Acts 21:16
    Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 8:5
    Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.
    Acts 8:26
    Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is desert.
    Acts 8:40
    But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Caesarea.
    Ephesians 4:11
    And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers.
    2 Timothy 4:5
    But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 6:5
    And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch.
  7. Cross References
    Joel 2:28
    And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.
    Acts 2:17
    And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 11:28
    Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar.
  9. Cross References
    Acts 20:23
    Except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.
    Acts 21:33
    Then the commander came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and he asked who he was and what he had done.
    Acts 22:25
    And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?
  10. Cross References
    Acts 20:24
    But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
    Acts 20:37
    Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him.
  11. Cross References
    Matthew 6:10
    Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
    Matthew 26:42
    Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.
    Luke 11:2
    So He said to them, "When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
    Luke 22:42
    Saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.
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