Acts 19:21

KJV1611 – Modern English

After these things ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

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  • Acts 20:22 : 22 And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there,
  • Acts 20:16 : 16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.
  • Acts 23:11 : 11 The following night the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so must you also bear witness in Rome.
  • Acts 18:21 : 21 but bade them farewell, saying, 'I must by all means keep this feast that is coming in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you if God wills.' And he sailed from Ephesus.
  • Rom 1:13 : 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that I often planned to come to you, (but was hindered until now,) that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among other Gentiles.
  • Rom 1:15 : 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are at Rome also.
  • Rom 15:23-29 : 23 But now having no more place in these regions, and having a great desire these many years to come to you, 24 Whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you; for I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while. 25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. 26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have completed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. 29 And I am sure that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
  • 1 Cor 16:5 : 5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.
  • 2 Cor 1:15-18 : 15 And in this confidence, I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea. 17 When I therefore was intending this, did I act lightly? Or the things that I plan, do I plan according to the flesh, that with me there should be yes, yes, and no, no? 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.
  • Gal 2:1 : 1 Then, fourteen years later, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
  • Phil 1:12-14 : 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my chains in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
  • 1 Thess 1:7 : 7 So that you became examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
  • Acts 20:1-6 : 1 And after the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone through those regions and given them much encouragement, he came to Greece, 3 and stayed there three months. And when the Jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. 4 And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia; and Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia. 5 These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas. 6 But we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and joined them at Troas in five days; where we stayed seven days.
  • Lam 3:37 : 37 Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not commanded it?
  • Acts 16:6-9 : 6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia, 7 After they came to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, Come over to Macedonia and help us. 10 After he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
  • Acts 18:12 : 12 And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
  • Acts 21:4 : 4 And finding disciples, we stayed there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go to Jerusalem.
  • Acts 21:11-15 : 11 And when he came to us, he took Paul's belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus says the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. 12 And when we heard these things, both we and those of that place pleaded with him not to go to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. 14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. 15 And after those days we gathered our belongings and went up to Jerusalem.
  • Acts 21:17 : 17 And when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
  • Acts 24:17-18 : 17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. 18 In the midst of which some Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with a crowd, nor with tumult.
  • Acts 25:10-12 : 10 Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you very well know. 11 For if I am an offender, or have committed anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die: but if there is nothing of these charges against me, no one can deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar. 12 Then Festus, after he had conferred with the council, answered, Have you appealed to Caesar? To Caesar you shall go.
  • Acts 27:1 : 1 And when it was determined that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
  • Acts 27:24 : 24 Saying, Do not fear, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.
  • Acts 28:16 : 16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
  • Acts 28:30-31 : 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.

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    1And after the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go into Macedonia.

    2And when he had gone through those regions and given them much encouragement, he came to Greece,

    3and stayed there three months. And when the Jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
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    16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

  • Acts 20:22-23
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    22And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there,

    23except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.

  • Acts 19:22
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    22So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he stayed in Asia for a while.

  • Acts 16:8-12
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    8So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

    9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, Come over to Macedonia and help us.

    10After he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.

    11Therefore, setting sail from Troas, we made a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis;

    12And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony; and we were in that city staying several days.

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    12And when we heard these things, both we and those of that place pleaded with him not to go to Jerusalem.

    13Then Paul answered, What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

    14And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

    15And after those days we gathered our belongings and went up to Jerusalem.

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    23But now having no more place in these regions, and having a great desire these many years to come to you,

    24Whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you; for I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.

    25But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

  • Acts 18:21-22
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    21but bade them farewell, saying, 'I must by all means keep this feast that is coming in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you if God wills.' And he sailed from Ephesus.

    22And when he landed at Caesarea and went up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

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    16For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.

  • Rom 15:28
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    28Therefore, when I have completed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

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    11The following night the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so must you also bear witness in Rome.

  • Rom 15:19
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    19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so from Jerusalem and all around to Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

  • 1 Cor 16:4-6
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    4And if it is fitting that I go also, they shall go with me.

    5Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.

    6Perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so you may help me on my journey wherever I go.

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    14There we found brethren and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.

    15And from there, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

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    27And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,

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    36After some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.

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    15So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are at Rome also.

  • Acts 20:13
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    13Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, intending to take Paul on board; for so he had arranged, intending himself to go on foot.

  • Rom 1:10
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    10Making request, if by any means now at last I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come to you.

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  • Gal 1:21
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    21Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia,

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    25And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.

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    21And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.

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    18And Paul stayed a good while longer, and then took leave of the brethren and sailed to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, having shaved his head in Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow.

    19And he came to Ephesus and left them there, but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.

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    5And when Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

  • Acts 20:18
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    31That I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be accepted by the saints;

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    20And because I was uncertain of how to investigate such matters, I asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

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    4But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would shortly go there.