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Acts 19:21

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After these things, Paul decided to go to Jerusalem, planning to go through the countries of Macedonia and Southern Greece and then on to Jerusalem. He said, “After I have been to Jerusalem, I must also visit Rome.”

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But now I must obey the Holy Spirit and go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what will happen to me there.

Paul had already decided not to stop at Ephesus, because he did not want to stay too long in Asia. He was hurrying to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, if that were possible.

The next night the Lord came and stood by Paul. He said, “Be brave! You have told people in Jerusalem about me. You must do the same in Rome.”

Brothers and sisters, I want you to know that I planned many times to come to you, but this has not been possible. I wanted to come so that I could help you grow spiritually as I have helped the other non-Jewish people.

But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you again if God wants me to.” And so he sailed away from Ephesus.

So you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Southern Greece.

After fourteen years I went to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas. I also took Titus with me.

I plan to go through Macedonia, so I will come to you after I go through there.

That is why I want so much to preach the Good News to you in Rome.

When we arrived at Rome, Paul was allowed to live alone, with the soldier who guarded him.

The angel said, ‘Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caesar. And God has promised you that he will save the lives of everyone sailing with you.’

It was decided that we would sail for Italy. An officer named Julius, who served in the emperor’s army, guarded Paul and some other prisoners.

In Jerusalem the believers were glad to see us.

We found some followers in Tyre and stayed with them for seven days. Through the Holy Spirit they warned Paul not to go to Jerusalem.

When Gallio was the governor of the country of Southern Greece, some people came together against Paul and took him to the court.

Nobody can speak and have it happen unless the Lord commands it.

Then we went by land to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city in that part of Macedonia. We stayed there for several days.

Paul sent Timothy and Erastus, two of his helpers, ahead to Macedonia, but he himself stayed in Asia for a while.

The whole city became confused. The people grabbed Gaius and Aristarchus, who were from Macedonia and were traveling with Paul, and ran to the theater.

I want very much to see you, to give you some spiritual gift to make you strong.

But I will come to you very soon if the Lord wishes. Then I will know what the proud ones do, not what they say,

We want to tell the Good News in the areas beyond your city. We do not want to brag about work that has already been done in another person’s area.




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