Acts 20:22

The Passion Translation

And now I am captive to the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem, without really knowing what will happen to me there.

Cross References

Luke 12:50

But first I must be immersed into the baptism of God’s judgment, and I am consumed with passion as I await its fulfillment.

Luke 9:51

Jesus let nothing distract him from departing for Jerusalem because the time for him to be lifted up drew near, and he was full of passion to complete his mission there.

John 13:1

Jesus knew that the night before Passover would be his last night on earth before leaving this world to return to the Father’s side. All throughout his time with his disciples, Jesus had demonstrated a deep and tender love for them. And now he longed to show them the full measure of his love.

John 18:4

Jesus, knowing full well what was about to happen, went out to the garden entrance to meet them. Stepping forward, he asked, “Who are you looking for?”

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was deeply troubled when he realized that the entire city was full of idols.

Acts 19:21

Paul had it in his heart to go to Jerusalem and, on his way there, to revisit the places in Greece where he had ministered. “After that,” he said, “I have to go to Rome also.”

Acts 20:16

Paul was in a hurry to arrive in Jerusalem, hoping to make it in time for the Feast of Pentecost, so he decided to bypass Ephesus and not spend any time in that region.

2 Corinthians 5:14

For it is Christ’s love that fuels our passion and holds us tightly, because we are convinced that he has given his life for all of us. This means all died with him,

James 4:14

But you don’t have a clue what tomorrow may bring. For your fleeting life is but a warm breath of air that is visible in the cold only for a moment and then vanishes!

2 Peter 1:14

since our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, has clearly revealed that my departure is near.