Acts 20:23
except that in city after city the Holy Spirit is warning me that bonds and afflictions are awaiting me.
Montgomery New Testament
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 I am going to Jerusalem, bound in the Spirit, not knowing what will befall me there,
Cross References
Acts 8:29And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go up and join that chariot."
Acts 14:22Everywhere they strengthened the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold to the faith. "It is through many tribulations," they said, "that we must enter into the kingdom of God."
Acts 21:11He came to us, and taking Paul’s girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, saying, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘so will the Jews at Jerusalem bind the owner of this girdle, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’"
1 Thessalonians 3:3So that no one should be shaken by these troubles-for you know well that we are appointed to troubles.
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 →