Acts 20:23
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
In Context
22And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Cross References
Acts 8:29The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Acts 21:11Coming 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.’”
1 Thessalonians 3:3so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
Matthew Henry on Acts 20:18-36
Paul's Address to the Elders of Ephesus. 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you… Read the whole commentary →