²⁰ In this way the word of the Lord^(A) spread widely and grew in power.^(B)

²¹ After all this had happened, Paul decided^[a] to go to Jerusalem,^(C) passing through Macedonia^(D) and Achaia.^(E) “After I have been there,” he said, “I must visit Rome also.”^{(F) 22} He sent two of his helpers,^(G) Timothy^(H) and Erastus,^(I) to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia^(J) a little longer.