Acts 21:14
Since he couldn't be persuaded otherwise we gave up, and said, “May the Lord's will be done.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
In Context
15After this we packed our bags and headed for Jerusalem.
Cross References
1 Samuel 3:18So Samuel told him everything and didn't hide anything from him. “It's the Lord,” Eli replied. “May he do what he thinks is good.”
2 Kings 20:19Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The message from the Lord that you have told me is fine.” For he said to himself, “Why not, if there'll be peace and safety in my lifetime.”
Matthew 26:39He went a little farther forward, fell facedown, and prayed. “My Father, please, if it's possible, let this cup of suffering be taken from me,” Jesus asked. “Even so, may it not be what I want but what you want.”
Luke 11:2Jesus told them, “When you pray, say, ‘Father, let your name be honored as holy. May your kingdom come.
Matthew Henry on Acts 21:9-15
The Prophecy of Agabus; Paul's Adherence to His Resolution to Visit Jerusalem. 8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. 9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. 10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus. 11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and… Read the whole commentary →