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Acts 19:21

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After all this had happened, Paul decided to go over to Macedonia and Achaia and then on to Jerusalem. “And after I’ve been there,” he said, “I must also visit Rome.”

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“Now the Holy Spirit is compelling me to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what will happen to me there.

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus because didn’t want to spend too much time in the province of Asia. He was in a hurry to get to Jerusalem because he wanted to be there if possible by the day of Pentecost.

The next night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Don’t be afraid! You’ve told people about me in Jerusalem, and you must do the same in Rome.”

Brothers and sisters, I want you to know that I’ve planned many times to visit you. But until now, I’ve been kept from coming. My work has produced results among the other Gentiles, and in the same way, I want to see results among you.

As he left, he made them a promise. “If God wants me to,” he said, “I will come back.” Then he sailed from Ephesus.

So you became a model for all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again. This time I went with Barnabas. I also took Titus along.

After I go through Macedonia, I’ll come and see you, since I’ll only be passing through Macedonia.

So I’m eager to preach the good news to you who live in Rome as well.

When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself with a soldier guarding him.

The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul. You need to get to Rome to stand trial before Caesar, and God will generously spare the lives of all those sailing with you.’

Since it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a Roman commander named Julius. He belonged to the Imperial Guard and led 100 men.

When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters welcomed us warmly.

We found some disciples there and stayed with them for seven days. Led by the Holy Spirit, they tried to keep Paul from going on to Jerusalem.

But when Gallio became the governor of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth got together to oppose Paul. They brought him into court

From there we traveled to Philippi, which is a Roman colony and the most important city in that part of Macedonia. We stayed there several days.

He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia. But he stayed a little longer in the province of Asia.

Soon the whole city was upset. The people dragged Gaius and Aristarchus, two men who’d come with Paul from Macedonia, into the assembly hall.

I’m eager to see you so that I can give you some spiritual gift that will make you strong.

But I am going to come very soon, if that’s the Lord’s will. Then I’ll find out if there’s actually any power behind what these proud people are saying.

Then I’ll be able to preach the good news in the areas beyond you. I don’t want to brag about work that’s already been done in someone else’s territory.




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