Acts 21:13
But Paul responded, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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In Context
12When we heard this, we and the local residents urged Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
14Since he would not be persuaded, we said, “The Lord's will be done,” and then we kept silent.
Cross References
Acts 9:16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake.”
Acts 20:37There was much weeping among them all, and they threw their arms around Paul's neck and kissed him,
1 Corinthians 15:31I die daily! Yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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 →