Parallel Verses New International Version "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
English Standard Version And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there,
New American Standard Bible "And now, behold, bound in spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,
King James Bible And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
Holman Christian Standard Bible And now I am on my way to Jerusalem, bound in my spirit, not knowing what I will encounter there,
International Standard Version And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,
American Standard Version And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
Douay-Rheims Bible And now, behold, being bound in the spirit, I go to Jerusalem: not knowing the things which shall befall me there:
Darby Bible Translation And now, behold, bound in my spirit I go to Jerusalem, not knowing what things shall happen to me in it;
Young's Literal Translation 'And now, lo, I -- bound in the Spirit -- go on to Jerusalem, the things that shall befall me in it not knowing,
Cross References Acts 17:16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
Acts 19:21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hurried, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
Jump to Previous Befall Bound Compelled Duty Impelled Jerusalem Prisoner Sense Spirit WayJump to Next Befall Bound Compelled Duty Impelled Jerusalem Prisoner Sense Spirit WayCommentaries 20:17-27 The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would in any office serve the Lord acceptably, and profitably to others, must do it with humility. He was a plain preacher, one that spoke his message so as to be understood. He was a powerful preacher; he preached the gospel as a testimony to them if they received it; but as a testimony against them if they rejected it. He was a profitable preacher; one that aimed to inform their judgments, and reform their hearts and lives. He was a painful preacher, very industrious in his work. He was a faithful preacher; he did not keep back reproofs when necessary, nor keep back the preaching of the cross. He was a truly Christian, evangelical preacher; he did not preach notions or doubtful matters; nor affairs of state or the civil government; but he preached faith and repentance. A better summary of these things, without which there is no salvation, cannot be given: even repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ, with their fruits and effects. Without these no sinner can escape, and with these none will come short of eternal life. Let them not think that Paul left Asia for fear of persecution; he was in full expectation of trouble, yet resolved to go on, well assured that it was by Divine direction. Thanks be to God that we know not the things which shall befall us during the year, the week, the day which has begun. It is enough for the child of God to know that his strength shall be equal to his day. He knows not, he would not know, what the day before him shall bring forth. The powerful influences of the Holy Spirit bind the true Christian to his duty. Even when he expects persecution and affliction, the love of Christ constrains him to proceed. None of these things moved Paul from his work; they did not deprive him of his comfort. It is the business of our life to provide for a joyful death. Believing that this was the last time they should see him, he appeals concerning his integrity. He had preached to them the whole counsel of God. As he had preached to them the gospel purely, so he had preached it to them entire; he faithfully did his work, whether men would bear or forbear.
22, 23. And now, behold, I—"I" is emphatic here. bound in the spirit—compare Ac 19:21. This internal pressure, unattended with any knowledge of "what was to befall him there," was the result of that higher guidance which shaped all his movements. |
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