Acts 21:11

New Century Version

He came to us and borrowed Paul’s belt and used it to tie his own hands and feet. He said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how evil people in Jerusalem will tie up the man who wears this belt. Then they will give him to the older leaders.’ ”

Cross References

1 Kings 22:11

Zedekiah son of Kenaanah had made some iron horns. He said to Ahab, “This is what the Lord says, ‘You will use these horns to fight the Arameans until they are destroyed.’ ”

Isaiah 20:2

Then the Lord spoke through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Take the rough cloth off your body, and take your sandals off your feet.” So Isaiah obeyed and walked around naked and barefoot.

Jeremiah 19:1

This is what the Lord said to me: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter.

Hosea 12:10

I spoke to the prophets and gave them many visions; through them, I taught my lessons to you.”

John 18:1

When Jesus finished praying, he went with his followers across the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and Jesus and his followers went into it.

Acts 13:2

They were all worshiping the Lord and fasting for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen them.”

Acts 16:6

Paul and those with him went through the areas of Phrygia and Galatia since the Holy Spirit did not let them preach the Good News in Asia.

Acts 20:23

I know only that in every city the Holy Spirit tells me that troubles and even jail wait for me.

Acts 21:33

The commander went to Paul and arrested him. He told his soldiers to tie Paul with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done wrong.

Acts 21:4

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.

Acts 22:25

But as the soldiers were tying him up, preparing to beat him, Paul said to an officer nearby, “Do you have the right to beat a Roman citizen who has not been proven guilty?”

Acts 24:27

But after two years, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus as governor. But Felix had left Paul in prison to please the Jews.

Acts 26:29

Paul said, “Whether it is a short or a long time, I pray to God that not only you but every person listening to me today would be saved and be like me—except for these chains I have.”

Acts 28:17

Three days later Paul sent for the leaders there. When they came together, he said, “Brothers, I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors. But I was arrested in Jerusalem and given to the Romans.

Acts 28:20

That is why I wanted to see you and talk with you. I am bound with this chain because I believe in the hope of Israel.”

Acts 28:25

So they argued and began leaving after Paul said one more thing to them: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Acts 8:29

The Spirit said to Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”

Ephesians 3:1

So I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ Jesus for you who are not Jews.

Ephesians 4:1

I am in prison because I belong to the Lord. Therefore I urge you who have been chosen by God to live up to the life to which God called you.

Ephesians 6:20

I have been sent to preach this Good News, and I am doing that now, here in prison. Pray that when I preach the Good News I will speak without fear, as I should.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Holy Spirit clearly says that in the later times some people will stop believing the faith. They will follow spirits that lie and teachings of demons.

2 Timothy 2:9

and I am suffering because of it to the point of being bound with chains like a criminal. But God’s teaching is not in chains.

Hebrews 10:34

You helped the prisoners. You even had joy when all that you owned was taken from you, because you knew you had something better and more lasting.

Hebrews 3:7

So it is as the Holy Spirit says: “Today listen to what he says.

1 Peter 1:12

It was shown them that their service was not for themselves but for you, when they told about the truths you have now heard. Those who preached the Good News to you told you those things with the help of the Holy Spirit who was sent from heaven—things into which angels desire to look.