Acts 19:21

Translations

Modern

After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

Now after these things were fulfilled, Paul purposed in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, having passed through Macedonia and Achaia, having said, “After my having been there, it is necessary for me to see Rome also.”

Latin

His autem expletis, proposuit Paulus in Spiritu, transita Macedonia et Achaia, ire Jerosolymam, dicens: Quoniam postquam fuero ibi, oportet me et Romam videre.

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English

After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Notes

Acts 19:21–22

Paul resolved in the Spirit: He was probably troubled by what he heard about Corinth (see 1 Corinthians Book Introduction). Instead of going right away, he sent Timothy. Timothy carried a letter, 1 Corinthians, from Paul to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10–11). Paul later traveled to Macedonia and Achaia (Acts 20:1–3).
“I must see Rome as well”: Paul, perhaps inspired by his successful strategy, wanted to share the gospel in the world's most important city (see study note on 16:8).

Acts 18:23–19:41

This section describes Paul's third mission journey, which happened around AD 53 to 57. Paul visited Galatia and Phrygia again to build stronger relationships with the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years (19:1, 8–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul) Rome The Roman Church

Events

Related verses

Acts 20:22
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Acts 20:16
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”
Romans 1:13
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
Galatians 2:1
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.
Acts 27:24
…and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’
Acts 24:17–18
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Acts 16:6–10
After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
Acts 21:17
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
Philippians 1:12–14
Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
2 Corinthians 1:15–18
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Places

Achaia: A Roman province in southern Greece, including Corinth Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire

Glossary

Asiarch Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Followers of the Way Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Macedonia Paul the Apostle Philippians, Letter to the Rome (City) The Way Timothy, First Letter to Travel

Topics

Achaia: Paul Visits Feasts: (Instituted by Moses) by Paul Paul: Sends Timothy and Erastus Into Macedonia, but he Himself Remains in Asia for a Period of Time Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Roman Empire: Rome the Capitol of

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