Acts 20:22

Translations

Modern

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.

Traditional

And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

Literal

And now behold, bound in the Spirit I go to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me in it,

Latin

Et nunc ecce alligatus ego spiritu, vado in Jerusalem: quæ in ea ventura sint mihi, ignorans:

Original

Greek

English

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.

Notes

Acts 20:18–38

Paul’s message to the elders (leaders) of the church in Ephesus describes his life and work among them. He also calls these leaders to show the same kind of commitment as they continue the ministry.

In this message, Paul points to his own life as an example. He shows his honesty and care for people (20:18–21, 26, 31). He also speaks about what will happen in the future (20:22–23, 25, 29–30). He warns them about false teachers (people who teach wrong ideas about God; 20:29–30). And he urges the elders to stay alert and faithful (20:28, 31).

Through his example, Paul shows what it means to lead as a servant, with sacrifice and careful attention.

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul) Philip Counsel from Others The Gift of Prophecy

Events

Paul speaks to Ephesian Elders

Related verses

James 4:14
You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
2 Corinthians 5:14
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
2 Peter 1:14
…because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Luke 18:31–33
Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.
Luke 9:51
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
Acts 19:21
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.”
Acts 21:11–14
Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
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.
Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
John 18:4
Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”
Acts 17:16
While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
John 13:1
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bishop Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Gospel Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Letter to the Romans Luke, Gospel of Pastor Paul the Apostle Persecution Presbyter Titus, Letter to Travel

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Paul Character: Firmness: Paul Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Say Good-Bye to the Congregation Courage: Paul, in Going to Jerusalem, Despite his Impressions That Bonds and Imprisonments Awaited Him Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In Joy of Paul, when he Went up to Jerusalem Miletus: Paul Sends to Ephesus for the Elders of the Congregation, and Addresses Them At Paul: Declares he Was Going Bound in Spirit to Jerusalem Paul: His Resolute Determination to Go to Jerusalem Despite Repeated Warnings Paul: Persecutions Endured By Prudence: His Lack of Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning

Acts 20:22

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