Acts 20:23
save that the holy Spirit testifieth in every city, that bonds and afflictions await me.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 8:29and the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip running up to him,
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 21:11and he came to us, and taking up Paul's girdle, and binding his own hands and feet, he said, Thus saith the holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man whose girdle this is, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
1 Thessalonians 3:3that no one might be shaken by these afflictions: for ye yourselves know that we are appointed hereunto.
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 →