A Riot at Ephesus

21 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit (A)to pass through (B)Macedonia and Achaia and (C)go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, (D)I must also see Rome.”

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22 And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained (A)by[a] the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there,

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 20:22 Or bound in

16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening (A)to be at Jerusalem, if possible, (B)on the day of Pentecost.

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11 (A)The following night (B)the Lord stood by him and said, (C)“Take courage, for (D)as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must (E)testify also in Rome.”

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13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers,[a] that (A)I have often intended to come to you (but (B)thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some (C)harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 1:13 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters

21 But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you (A)if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus.

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so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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The Advance of the Gospel

12 I want you to know, brothers,[a] that what has happened to me has really (A)served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard[b] and (B)to all the rest that (C)my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold (D)to speak the word[c] without fear.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 1:12 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verse 14
  2. Philippians 1:13 Greek in the whole praetorium
  3. Philippians 1:14 Some manuscripts add of God

Paul Accepted by the Apostles

Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.

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15 Because I was sure of this, (A)I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have (B)a second (C)experience of grace. 16 I wanted to visit you (D)on my way to Macedonia, and to come back to you from Macedonia and have you send me on my way to Judea. 17 Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans (E)according to the flesh, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? 18 As surely as (F)God is faithful, (G)our word to you has not been Yes and No.

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Plans for Travel

(A)I will visit you after passing through (B)Macedonia, for (C)I intend to pass through Macedonia,

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23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and (A)since I have longed for many years to come to you, 24 I hope to see you in passing as I go (B)to Spain, and (C)to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 At present, however, (D)I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For (E)Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 27 For they were pleased to do it, and indeed (F)they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings. 28 When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected,[a] I will leave (G)for Spain by way of you. 29 I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing[b] of Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 15:28 Greek sealed to them this fruit
  2. Romans 15:29 Some manuscripts insert of the gospel

15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.

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30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense,[a] and (A)welcomed all who came to him, 31 (B)proclaiming (C)the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ (D)with all boldness and (E)without hindrance.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 28:30 Or in his own hired dwelling

16 And when we came into Rome, (A)Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.

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24 and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; (A)you must stand before Caesar. And behold, (B)God has granted you all those who sail with you.’

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Paul Sails for Rome

27 And when it was decided (A)that (B)we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan (C)Cohort named Julius.

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10 But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar's (A)tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well. 11 If then I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. (B)I appeal to Caesar.” 12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with his council, answered, “To Caesar you have appealed; to Caesar you shall go.”

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17 Now (A)after several years (B)I came to bring alms to (C)my nation and to present (D)offerings. 18 While I was doing this, they found me (E)purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But (F)some Jews from Asia—

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Paul Visits James

17 When we had come to Jerusalem, (A)the brothers received us gladly.

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11 And coming to us, he (A)took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, (B)“Thus says the Holy Spirit, (C)‘This is how the Jews[a] at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and (D)deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” 12 When we heard this, we and the people there (E)urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, (F)“What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For (G)I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem (H)for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 And since he would not be persuaded, (I)we ceased and said, (J)“Let the will of the Lord be done.”

15 After these days we got ready and went up to Jerusalem.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 21:11 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time

And having sought out the disciples, we stayed there for seven days. And (A)through the Spirit they were telling Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.

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Paul in Macedonia and Greece

20 After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and (A)departed for Macedonia. When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. There he spent three months, and when (B)a plot was made against him by the Jews[a] as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, (C)Aristarchus and Secundus; and (D)Gaius of Derbe, and (E)Timothy; and the Asians, (F)Tychicus and (G)Trophimus. These went on ahead and were waiting for (H)us at (I)Troas, but we sailed away from Philippi after (J)the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 20:3 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verse 19

12 But when Gallio was (A)proconsul of Achaia, (B)the Jews[a] made a united attack on Paul and (C)brought him before the tribunal,

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 18:12 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verses 14 (twice), 28

The Macedonian Call

And (A)they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but (B)the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. So, passing by Mysia, they went down (C)to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 And when Paul[a] had seen the vision, immediately (D)we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 16:10 Greek he

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