Acts 21:13

Translations

Modern

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Traditional

Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

Literal

Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I have readiness not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Latin

Tunc respondit Paulus, et dixit: Quid facitis flentes, et affligentes cor meum? Ego enim non solum alligari, sed et mori in Jerusalem paratus sum propter nomen Domini Jesu.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Notes

Acts 21:11–14

Despite Agabus’s prediction of suffering and the believers’ begging Paul not to go to Jerusalem, Paul was ready even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus. Luke emphasizes Paul’s courage, determination, and heroism as a Christian missionary who would let nothing interfere with his mission. See study note on 21:4–6.

Acts 21:1–18

This “we” passage (see study notes on 16:10; 20:5–15) covers Paul’s journey from Miletus to Jerusalem at the close of the third missionary journey.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Counsel from Others

Events

Voyage from Miletus to Jerusalem

Related verses

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Philippians 1:20–21
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Romans 8:35–37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
2 Corinthians 4:10–17
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
Acts 20:37
They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.
2 Timothy 2:4–6
A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
Revelation 12:11
They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.
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.
Acts 9:16
I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Places

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

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Persecution Travel

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Paul Character: Firmness: Paul Decision: Paul Love to Christ: Paul Love to Christ: should be Even to Death Love: 0F Man for Jesus Luke: To Jerusalem Martyrdom: Saints: should be Prepared For Paul: Departs for Caesarea Paul: Persecutions Endured By Prudence: His Lack of Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resignation: Paul Resignation: The Prospect of Death Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning

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