Acts 19:21

Now after these events, Paul determined in the Spirit that he would travel through Macedonia and Achaia (most of the Greek mainland), and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome [and preach the good news of salvation].”

Acts 20:22

And now, compelled by the Spirit and obligated by my convictions, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

Acts 20:16

Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus so that he would not end up spending time [unnecessarily] in [the province of] Asia (modern Turkey); for he was in a hurry to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.

Acts 18:21

but after telling them goodbye and saying, “I will return again if God is willing,” he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 23:11

On the following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Be brave; for as you have solemnly and faithfully witnessed about Me at Jerusalem, so you must also testify at Rome.”

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that many times I have planned to come to you, (and have been prevented so far) so that I may have some fruit [of my labors] among you, even as I have among the rest of the Gentiles.

Lamentations 3:37


Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass,
Unless the Lord has authorized and commanded it?

Acts 16:6-10

Now they passed through the territory of Phrygia and Galatia, after being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor];

Acts 18:12

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia (southern Greece), the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Acts 20:1-6

After the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had encouraged them he told them goodbye, and set off to go to Macedonia.

Acts 21:4

After looking up the disciples [in Tyre], we stayed there [with them] seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the [Holy] Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.

Acts 21:11-15

And coming to [see] us, he took Paul’s [wide] band (belt, sash) and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this same way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this band, and they will hand him over to the Gentiles (pagans).’”

Acts 21:17

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

Acts 24:17-18

Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people charitable contributions and offerings.

Acts 25:10-12

Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you also very well know.

Acts 27:1

Now when it was determined that we (including Luke) would sail for Italy, they turned Paul and some other prisoners over to a centurion of the Augustan Regiment named Julius.

Acts 27:24

and said, ‘Stop being afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has given you [the lives of] all those who are sailing with you.’

Acts 28:16

When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself [in rented quarters] with the soldier who was guarding him.

Acts 28:30-31

And Paul lived there for two full years [at his own expense] in his own rented lodging and welcomed all who came to him,

Romans 1:15

So, for my part, I am ready and eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

Romans 15:23-29

But now, with no further place for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you—

1 Corinthians 16:5

I will visit you after I go through Macedonia, for I am only passing through Macedonia;

2 Corinthians 1:15-18

It was with this confidence that I planned at first to visit you, so that you might receive twice a token of grace;

Galatians 2:1

Then after a period of fourteen years I again went up to Jerusalem, [this time] with Barnabas, taking Titus along also.

Philippians 1:12-14

Now I want you to know, believers, that what has happened to me [this imprisonment that was meant to stop me] has actually served to advance [the spread of] the good news [regarding salvation].

1 Thessalonians 1:7

so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

These

Romans 15:25
But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).
Galatians 2:1
Then after a period of fourteen years I again went up to Jerusalem, [this time] with Barnabas, taking Titus along also.

Purposed

Acts 16:6
Now they passed through the territory of Phrygia and Galatia, after being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor];
Acts 18:21
but after telling them goodbye and saying, “I will return again if God is willing,” he set sail from Ephesus.
Acts 20:22
And now, compelled by the Spirit and obligated by my convictions, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,
Lamentations 3:37

Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass,
Unless the Lord has authorized and commanded it?
Romans 1:13
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that many times I have planned to come to you, (and have been prevented so far) so that I may have some fruit [of my labors] among you, even as I have among the rest of the Gentiles.
2 Corinthians 1:15
It was with this confidence that I planned at first to visit you, so that you might receive twice a token of grace;

I must

Acts 18:21
but after telling them goodbye and saying, “I will return again if God is willing,” he set sail from Ephesus.
Acts 23:11
On the following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Be brave; for as you have solemnly and faithfully witnessed about Me at Jerusalem, so you must also testify at Rome.”
Acts 25:10
Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you also very well know.
Acts 27:1
Now when it was determined that we (including Luke) would sail for Italy, they turned Paul and some other prisoners over to a centurion of the Augustan Regiment named Julius.
Acts 28:16
When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself [in rented quarters] with the soldier who was guarding him.
Romans 1:15
So, for my part, I am ready and eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.
Romans 15:23
But now, with no further place for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you—
Philippians 1:12
Now I want you to know, believers, that what has happened to me [this imprisonment that was meant to stop me] has actually served to advance [the spread of] the good news [regarding salvation].

General references

Romans 15:25
But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).