Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
In Context
22Now, behold, I go bound by the Spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there;
Cross References
Acts 8:29The Spirit said to Philip, “Go near, and join yourself to this chariot.”
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.
Acts 21:11Coming to us and taking Paul’s belt, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘So the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt, and will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”
1 Thessalonians 3:3that no one would be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.
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 →