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Acts 19:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 19:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“After these things were 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.”
Acts 19:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 19:21
Paul purposed in the spirit—The phrase ambiguously might mean Paul's own spirit or the Holy Spirit's guidance. Likely both: Paul's resolute intention aligned with Spirit's direction. His itinerary—Macedonia, Achaia, Jerusalem, then Rome—traces the closing chapters of Acts, showing divine sovereignty over apostolic mission. I must also see Rome (δεῖ με καὶ Ῥώμην ἰδεῖν)—the verb δεῖ (must) appears throughout Luke-Acts for divine necessity. Paul sensed compelling obligation to reach the empire's capital, fulfilled unexpectedly through arrest and appeal to Caesar (Acts 25:11). God's purposes often...
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Cross-References for Acts 19:21
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“behold”
“that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening”
“the Lord stood by him”
“and saying”
“brothers”
“as much as is in me”
“I was determined to come first to you”
“Paul sent for the disciples”
“no longer having any place in these regions”
“the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat”