Acts 19:21
Now after these things were accomplished, Paul resolved in his spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”
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In Context
20With power like that it was that the word of the Lord kept growing and prevailing.
Cross References
Acts 16:6Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia,
Acts 18:21rather he took leave of them saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
Acts 20:16(Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, to avoid being detained in Asia, because he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, if he possibly could.)
Acts 21:4Upon finding disciples we stayed there seven days; these, through the Spirit, told Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:17And when we arrived in Jerusalem the brothers received us gladly.
Acts 24:17Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,
Matthew Henry on Acts 19:14-21
The Disgrace of the Exorcists. 13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. 14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. 15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? 16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled… Read the whole commentary →