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Paul's Third Missionary Journey
Acts 18:23 – 21:17
1) Outward Journey
 Paul's Third Missionary Journey
Acts 18:23 - 21:17
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Antioch of Syria
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Cenchrea
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Tarsus
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Berea
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Derbe
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Thessalonica
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Lystra
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Apollonia
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Iconium
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Amphipolis
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Antioch of Pisidia
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Philippi
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Ephesus
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Neapolis
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Assos
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Troas
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Troas
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Assos
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Neapolis
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Miletus
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Philippi
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Cnidus
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Amphipolis
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Patara
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Apollonia
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Tyre
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Thessalonica
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Ptolemais
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Berea
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Caesarea
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Athens
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Jerusalem
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Corinth
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1) Outward Journey
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Antiochia of Syria
(Modern Antakia, Turkey)
02
Tarsus
Tarsus hava görüntüsü - (Tarsus aerial view)
03 - 04
Derbe & Lystra
“Lystra (probably the hometown of
Timothy)”
05
Iconium
(Modern Konya, Turkey)
Antioch of Pisidia
07
Ephesus
08
Assos
09
Troas
(or, Troy)
Macedon
10
Neapolis
11
Philippi
12
Amphipolis
13
Apollonia
14
Thessalonica
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Berea
Greece
(Achaia)
16
Athens
17
Corinth
2) Return Journey
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Cenchrea
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Berea
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Thessalonica
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Apollonia
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Amphipolis
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Philippi
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Neapolis
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Troas
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Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos
Mitylene – (Mytilini), Greece
Chios, Greece
Samos, Greece
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Miletus
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Cnidus (Knidos)
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Cos, Rhodes, Patara
Cos (Kos), Greece
Rhodes, Greece
Patara, Turkey
Palestine
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Tyre
(Phoenicia)
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Ptolemais
(Acco, Phoenicia)
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Ceasarea Maritima
Herod's harbor Caesarea Maritima
Acts of the Apostles
Chapters 18:22 - 21:26
Acts of the Apostles, 18:22 - 21:26 - (New King James Version)
22 And when he had landed at Caesarea, and [a]gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. 23 After he had spent some time there,he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia [b]in order, strengthening all the disciples.
Ministry of Apollos
24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. 27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
Paul at Ephesus
19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”
3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?”
So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”
4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. 7 Now the men were about twelve in all.
8 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. 10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Miracles Glorify Christ
11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, [c]“We [d]exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.” 14 Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so.
15 And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”
16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, [e]overpowered them, and prevailed against [f]them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. 17 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. 18 And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. 19 Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
The Riot at Ephesus
21 When these things were accomplished, 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.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time.
23 And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of [g]Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen. 25 He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: “Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade. 26 Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands. 27 So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and [h]her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship.”
28 Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” 29 So the whole city was filled with confusion, and rushed into the theater with one accord, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul’s travel companions. 30 And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him. 31 Then some of the [i]officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him pleading that he would not venture into the theater. 32 Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together. 33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people. 34 But when they found out that he was a Jew, all with one voice cried out for about two hours, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!”
35 And when the city clerk had quieted the crowd, he said: “Men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple guardian of the great goddess [j]Diana, and of the image which fell down from [k]Zeus? 36 Therefore, since these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly. 37 For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of [l]your goddess. 38 Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a [m]case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another. 39 But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly. 40 For we are in danger of being [n]called in question for today’s uproar, there being no reason which we may give to account for this disorderly gathering.” 41 And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.
Journeys in Greece
20 After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself,embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia. 2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece 3 and stayed 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—also 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 in five days joined them at Troas, where we stayed seven days.
Ministering at Troas
7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps in the upper room where [o]they were gathered together. 9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. 10 But Paul went down, fell on him, and embracing him said, “Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him.” 11 Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed. 12 And they brought the young man in alive, and they were not a little comforted.
From Troas to Miletus
13 Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had [p]given orders, intending himself to go on foot. 14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene. 15 We sailed from there, and the next day came opposite Chios. The following day we arrived at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. The next day we came to Miletus. 16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.
The Ephesian Elders Exhorted
17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18 And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, 19 serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; 20 how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. 24 [q]But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my [r]race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent[s] of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not [t]shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church [u]of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking [v]perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
32 “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. 34 [w]Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. 35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
36 And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. 37 Then they all wept [x]freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, 38 sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
Warnings on the Journey to Jerusalem
21 Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. 2 And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we had sighted Cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo. 4 And finding [y]disciples, we stayed there seven days. They told Paul through the Spirit not to go up to Jerusalem. 5 When we had come to the end of those days, we departed and went on our way; and they all accompanied us, with wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we knelt down on the shore and prayed. 6 When we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship, and they returned home.
7 And when we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day. 8 On the next day we [z]who were Paul’s companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. 9 Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. 10 And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’ ”
12 Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up 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 So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The will of the Lord be done.”
Paul Urged to Make Peace
15 And after those days we [aa]packed and went up to Jerusalem. 16 Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
17 And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 On the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. 19 When he had greeted them, he told in detail those things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. 20 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord. And they said to him, “You see, brother, how many myriads of Jews there are who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law; 21 but they have been informed about you that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise theirchildren nor to walk according to the customs. 22 [ab]What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come. 23 Therefore do what we tell you: We have four men who have taken a vow. 24 Take them and be purified with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads, and that all may know that those things of which they were informed concerning you are nothing, but thatyou yourself also walk orderly and keep the law. 25 But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written and decided [ac]that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from [ad]sexual immorality.”
Arrested in the Temple
26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day, having been purified with them, entered the temple to announce the [ae]expiration of the days of purification, at which time an offering should be made for each one of them.
Footnotes:
- Acts 18:22 To Jerusalem
- Acts 18:23 successively
- Acts 19:13 NU I
- Acts 19:13 adjure, solemnly command
- Acts 19:16 M and they overpowered them
- Acts 19:16 NU both of them
- Acts 19:24 Gr. Artemis
- Acts 19:27 NU she be deposed from her magnificence
- Acts 19:31 Asiarchs, rulers of Asia, the province
- Acts 19:35 Gr. Artemis
- Acts 19:35 heaven
- Acts 19:37 NU our
- Acts 19:38 Lit. matter
- Acts 19:40 Or charged with rebellion concerning today
- Acts 20:8 NU, M we
- Acts 20:13 arranged it
- Acts 20:24 NU But I do not count my life of any value or dear to myself
- Acts 20:24 course
- Acts 20:26 Lit. clean
- Acts 20:27 avoided declaring
- Acts 20:28 M of the Lord and God
- Acts 20:30 misleading
- Acts 20:34 NU, M omit Yes
- Acts 20:37 Lit. much
- Acts 21:4 NU the disciples
- Acts 21:8 NU omits who were Paul’s companions
- Acts 21:15 made preparations
- Acts 21:22 NU What then is to be done? They will certainly hear
- Acts 21:25 NU omits that they should observe no such thing, except
- Acts 21:25 fornication
- Acts 21:26 completion
Acts 18:22-21:26 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+18%3A22-21%3A26&version=NABRE
Footnotes:
- 18:22 He went up and greeted the church: “going up” suggests a visit to the church in Jerusalem.
- 18:23–21:16 Luke’s account of Paul’s third missionary journey devotes itself mainly to his work at Ephesus (Acts 19:1–20:1). There is a certain restiveness on Paul’s part and a growing conviction that the Spirit bids him return to Jerusalem and prepare to go to Rome (Acts 19:21).
- 18:24–25 Apollos appears as a preacher who knows the teaching of Jesus in the context of John’s baptism of repentance. Aquila and Priscilla instruct him more fully. He is referred to in 1 Cor 1:12; 3:5–6, 22.
- 18:26 The Way [of God]: for the Way, see note on Acts 9:2. Other manuscripts here read “the Way of the Lord,” “the word of the Lord,” or simply “the Way.”
- 19:1–6 Upon his arrival in Ephesus, Paul discovers other people at the same religious stage as Apollos, though they seem to have considered themselves followers of Christ, not of the Baptist. On the relation between baptism and the reception of the Spirit, see note on Acts 8:16.
- 19:24 Miniature silver shrines of Artemis: the temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Artemis, originally the Olympian virgin hunter, moon goddess, and goddess of wild nature, was worshiped at Ephesus as an Asian mother goddess and goddess of fertility. She was one of the most widely worshiped female deities in the Hellenistic world (see Acts 18:27).
- 19:31 Asiarchs: the precise status and role of the Asiarchs is disputed. They appear to have been people of wealth and influence who promoted the Roman imperial cult and who may also have been political representatives in a league of cities in the Roman province of Asia.
- 19:35 Guardian of the temple: this title was accorded by Rome to cities that provided a temple for the imperial cult. Inscriptional evidence indicates that Ephesus was acknowledged as the temple keeper of Artemis and of the imperial cult. That fell from the sky: many scholars think that this refers to a meteorite that was worshiped as an image of the goddess.
- 19:40 Some manuscripts omit the negative in [not] be able, making the meaning, “There is no cause for which we shall be able to give a reason for this demonstration.”
- 20:5 The second “we-section” of Acts begins here. See note on Acts 16:10–17.
- 20:6 Feast of Unleavened Bread: see note on Lk 22:1.
- 20:7 The first day of the week: the day after the sabbath and the first day of the Jewish week, apparently chosen originally by the Jerusalem community for the celebration of the liturgy of the Eucharist in order to relate it to the resurrection of Christ.
- 20:10 The action of Paul in throwing himself upon the dead boy recalls that of Elijah in 1 Kgs 17:21 where the son of the widow of Zarephath is revived and that of Elisha in 2 Kgs 4:34 where the Shunammite woman’s son is restored to life.
- 20:16–35 Apparently aware of difficulties at Ephesus and neighboring areas, Paul calls the presbyters together at Miletus, about thirty miles from Ephesus. He reminds them of his dedication to the gospel (Acts 20:18–21), speaks of what he is about to suffer for the gospel (Acts 20:22–27), and admonishes them to guard the community against false prophets, sure to arise upon his departure (Acts 20:28–31). He concludes by citing a saying of Jesus (Acts 20:35) not recorded in the gospel tradition. Luke presents this farewell to the Ephesian presbyters as Paul’s last will and testament.
- 20:28 Overseers: see note on Phil 1:1. The church of God: because the clause “that he acquired with his own blood” following “the church of God” suggests that “his own blood” refers to God’s blood, some early copyists changed “the church of God” to “the church of the Lord.” Some prefer the translation “acquired with the blood of his own,” i.e., Christ.
- 21:1–18 The third “we-section” of Acts (see note on Acts 16:10–17).
- 21:8 One of the Seven: see note on Acts 6:2–4.
- 21:10 Agabus: mentioned in Acts 11:28 as the prophet who predicted the famine that occurred when Claudius was emperor.
- 21:11 The symbolic act of Agabus recalls those of Old Testament prophets. Compare Is 20:2; Ez 4:1; Jer 13:1.
- 21:14 The Christian disciples’ attitude reflects that of Jesus (see Lk 22:42).
- 21:17–26 The leaders of the Jewish Christians of Jerusalem inform Paul that the Jews there believe he has encouraged the Jews of the diaspora to abandon the Mosaic law. According to Acts, Paul had no objection to the retention of the law by the Jewish Christians of Jerusalem and left the Jews of the diaspora who accepted Christianity free to follow the same practice.
- 21:23–26 The leaders of the community suggest that Paul, on behalf of four members of the Jerusalem community, make the customary payment for the sacrifices offered at the termination of the Nazirite vow (see Nm 6:1–24) in order to impress favorably the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem with his high regard for the Mosaic law. Since Paul himself had once made this vow (Acts 18:18), his respect for the law would be on public record.
- 21:24 Pay their expenses: according to Nm 6:14–15 the Nazirite had to present a yearling lamb for a holocaust, a yearling ewe lamb for a sin offering, and a ram for a peace offering, along with food and drink offerings, upon completion of the period of the vow.
- 21:25 Paul is informed about the apostolic decree, seemingly for the first time (see note on Acts 15:13–35). The allusion to the decree was probably introduced here by Luke to remind his readers that the Gentile Christians themselves were asked to respect certain Jewish practices deriving from the law.
Outline
OUTLINE OF THE ACTS (*)
I. Christianity in Jerusalem, 1:1-8:3
A. The Risen Lord, 1:1-26
1. The Lord confirming, 1:1-5
2. The Lord commissioning, 1:6-11
3. The Lord choosing, 1:12-26
B. Pentecost: Birthday of the Church, 2:1-47
1. The power of Pentecost, 2:1-13
2. The preaching of Pentecost, 2:14-36
3. The results of Pentecost, 2:37-47
C. The Healing of a Lame Man, 3:1-26
1. The miracle, 3:1-10
2. The message, 3:11-26
D. The Beginning of Persecution, 4:1-37
1. The persecution, 4:1-22
2. The prayer, 4:23-31
3. The provision, 4:32-37
E. Purging and Persecution, 5:1-42
1. Purging from within, 5:1-11
2. Purging from without, 5:12-42
F. Choosing Colaborers, 6:1-7
G. Stephen, the First Martyr, 6:8-8:3
1. The stirring of the people, 6:8-15
2. The sermon of Stephen, 7:1-53
3. The stoning of Stephen, 7:54-8:3
II. Christianity in Palestine and Syria, 8:4-12:25
A. The Christians Scattered, 8:4-40
1. The preaching in Samaria, 8:4-25
2. The preaching on the Gaza road, 8:26-40
B. The Conversion of Paul, 9:1-31
1. The account of Paul’s conversion, 9:1-19a
2. The aftermath of Paul’s conversion, 9:19b-31
C. The Conversion of Gentiles, 9:32-11:30
1. The preparation of Peter, 9:32-10:22a
2. The preaching of Peter, 10:23a-48
3. The plea of Peter, 11:1-18
4. The church at Antioch, 11:19-30
D. The Christians Persecuted by Herod, 12:1-25
1. The death of James, 12:1-2
2. The deliverance of Peter, 12:3-19a
3. The death of Herod, 12:19b-23
4. The dissemination of the Word, 12:24-26
III. Christianity to the Uttermost Part of the World, 13:1-28:31
A. The First Missionary Journey, 13:1-14:28
1. Events in Antioch, 13:1-3
2. Events in Cyprus, 13:4-12
3. Events in Galatian cities, 13:13-14:20
4. Events on the return to Antioch, 14:21-28
B. The Council of Jerusalem, 15:1-35
1. The dissension, 15:1-3
2. The discussion, 15:6-18
3. The decision, 15:19-29
4. The letter delivered to Antioch, 15:30-35
C. The Second Missionary Journey, 15:36-18:22
1. The personnel chosen, 15:36-40
2. The churches revisited, 15:41-16:5
3. The call to Europe, 16:6-10
4. The work at Philippi, 16:11-40
5. The work at Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, 17:1-34
6. The ministry at Corinth, 18:1-17
7. The journey completed, 18:18-22
D. The Third Missionary Journey, 18:23-21:26
1. Ephesus: The power of the Word, 18:23-19:41
a. Ministry of Apollos, 18:24-28
1. The Eloquent Apollos: Apollos speaks powerfully at Ephesus and Corinth
b. Paul at Ephesus, 19:1-10
1. Twelve disciples of John the Baptist: Ephesus has its own Pentecost, 1-7
2. In the lecture hall of Tyrannus: Paul’s two-year ministry at Ephesus, 8-10
c. Miracles Glorify Christ, 19:11-20
1. The Sons of Sceva: demonism defeated at Ephesus,
d. The Riot at Ephesus, 19:21-41
1. Paul speaks of his plans, 21-22
2. The silversmith’s riot at Ephesus, 23-34
3. Public authority intervenes, 35-41
2. Greece: Paul departs on his second journey to Europe, 20:1-6
a. Journey to Macedonia and Greece, 1-3
b. Return to Troas, 4-6
3. Asia Minor: Troas and the elders of Ephesus, 20:7-38
a. Ministering at Troas: Paul’s Final visit to Troas, 7-12
1. Eutychus revived at Troas
b. From Troas to Miletus, 13-16
c. Farewell to Ephesus: Paul’s moving farewell message to the Elders of Ephesus, 17-38
4. From Miletus to Caesarea, 21:1-14
a. Warnings on the Journey to Jerusalem: the brothers at Tyre warn Paul no to go to Jerusalem
1. Arrival at Tyre, 1-6
2. Arrival at Ptolemais and Caesarea, 7-14(NABRE)
5. Paul with the Jerusalem church, 21:15-26
a. Paul goes to Jerusalem, 15-16 (ESV)
b. Paul at Jerusalem (Paul is warmly welcomed at first), 17-26 (ESV)
1. Conflict over the Gentile Mission, 17-25
2. Paul urged to make peace, 26
b. Paul at Jerusalem (Paul is warmly welcomed at first), 17-26 (ESV)
1. Conflict over the Gentile Mission, 17-25
2. Paul urged to make peace, 26
E. The Journey to Rome, 21:27-28:31
1. Paul’s Arrest and Defense, 21:27-22:29
a. Paul’s arrest, 21:27-40
a’. Paul arrested in the Temple, 27-36
b’. Addressing the Jerusalem Mob, 37-40
b’. Addressing the Jerusalem Mob, 37-40
b. Paul’s Defense at Jerusalem: Paul’s defense before the Jerusalem Jews, 22:1-21
c. Paul imprisoned: Paul and the Roman Tribune - Paul’s roman citizenship, 22:22-29
2. Paul Before the Sanhedrin (the Council), 22:30 – 23:10
a. The Sanhedrin divided, 22:30
b. The Jerusalem Jews plot to kill Paul, 23:1-10
3. Paul Escorted to Caesarea, 23:11-35
a. The plot against Paul, 11-22
b. Paul sent to Felix the Governor, 23-35
4. Paul’s Defense before Felix at Caesarea, 24:1-27
a. Accused of sedition, 1-9
b. The defense before Felix, 10-21
c. Captivity in Caesarea (Paul kept in custody): Felix procrastinates, 22-27
5. Paul’s Defense before Festus, 25:1-27
a. Paul appeals to Caesar, 1-12
b. Paul before King Agrippa and Bernice, 13-27
6. Paul’s Defense before Agrippa, 26:1-32
a. King Agrippa Hears Paul, 1-23
a’. Paul's defense before Agrippa: Paul’s early life, 1-11
b’. Paul recounts his conversion, 12-18
c’. Paul’s post-conversion life, 19-23
b. Reactions to Paul’s Speech: Agrippa Parries Paul’s Challenge, 24-32
7. Paul’s Voyage and Shipwreck, 27:1-44
a. The voyage to Rome begins, 1-8
b. Paul’s warning ignored, 9-12
c. In the tempest (The storm at sea) , 13-38
d. The shipwreck on Malta, 39-44
8. Paul in Malta and on to Rome, 28:1-16
a. Paul’s ministry on Malta, 1-10
b. Paul arrives at Rome, 11-16
9. Paul in Rome, 28:17-31
a. Paul’s Ministry at Rome: Testimony to Jews in Rome, 17-31
(*) The RYRIE Study Bible - New International Version: Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Th.D., Ph.D., New King James Version [NKJV], New American Bible (Revised Ediction) [NABRE] and English Standard Version [ESV], Holman Christian Standard Bible [HCSB], New Living Translation [NLT] and J.B. Phillips New Testament [PHILLIPS].
Paul's Third Missionary Journey
Acts 18:23 – 21:26
Antioch of Syria
(modern Antakia, Turkey)
Burning books at Ephesus
Diana (Artemis)
"Ephesus theater where the riot occurred"
Paul preaches against idolatry
EUROPE
Eutychus raised from the dead
"Finish My Race with Joy"
Phoenician Ship
PALESTINE
Caesarea
Jerusalem
Antioch of Syria
(modern Antakia, Turkey)
Acts 18:22 And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone
up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. 23 After
he had spent some time there, he
departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in
order, strengthening all the disciples. [NKJV]
ASIA MINOR
Ephesus
1. Ephesus: The power of the Word, 18:23-19:41
a.
Ministry of Apollos, 18:24-28
Apollos Instructed at Ephesus
[NLT]
John the Baptist
Acts 18:24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent
man and mighty in the
Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the
way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught
accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of
John. 26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila
and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of
God more accurately. [NKJV]
b. Paul at Ephesus, 19:1-10
1. Twelve disciples of John the
Baptist: Ephesus has its own Pentecost, 1-7 (HCSB)
Christians in Ephesus
are filled with the Holy Spirit
Acts 19:4 Then Paul
said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the
people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on
Christ Jesus.”
5 When they heard this, they
were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul
had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they
spoke with tongues and prophesied. 7 Now the men were about twelve in
all. [NKJV]
2. In the lecture hall of Tyrannus:
Paul’s two-year ministry at Ephesus, 8-10
c. Miracles Glorify Christ, 19:11-20
1. The Sons of Sceva: demonism defeated at Ephesus
Acts 19:17 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks
dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord
Jesus was magnified. 18 And many who had believed
came confessing and telling their deeds. 19 Also, many of those
who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in
the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled
fifty thousand pieces of
silver. 20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
d. The Riot at Ephesus
Paul preaches against idolatry
Acts 19:23 And about that time there arose a great
commotion about the Way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a
silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small
profit to the craftsmen. 25 He called them together with the workers
of similar occupation, and said: “Men, you know that we have our prosperity by
this trade. 26 Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus,
but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many
people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands. 27 So
not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also
the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence
destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship.”
EUROPE
2. Greece: Paul departs on his second
journey to Europe, 20:1-6
a. Journey to Macedonia and Greece, 1-3
b. Return to Troas, 4-6
ASIA MINOR
3. Asia Minor: Troas and the Elders of
Ephesus, 20:7-38
a. Ministering at Troas: Paul’s Final
visit to Troas, 7-12
1. Eutychus revived at Troas
Eutychus raised from the dead
b. From Troas to Miletus, 13-16
c. Farewell to Ephesus: Paul’s moving
farewell message to the Elders of Ephesus, 17-38
Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 4:7;
Hebrews 12:1
Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count
my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and
the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the
gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my
departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the
flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up,
speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after
themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three
years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
Acts 20:35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring
like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord
Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Acts 20:36 And when he had said these things, he knelt down and
prayed with them all. 37 Then they all wept freely,
and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, 38 sorrowing most of all
for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they
accompanied him to the ship.
4. From Miletus to Caesarea, 21:1-14
a. Warnings on the Journey to Jerusalem: the brothers at Tyre warn Paul no to go to Jerusalem
1. Arrival at Tyre, 1-6
2. Arrival at Ptolemais and Caesarea, 7-14
Phoenician Ship
Acts 21:1 Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them
and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following day to Rhodes, and from there to
Patara. 2 And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went
aboard and set sail. [NKJV]
PALESTINE
Caesarea
Acts 21:7 And when we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the
brethren, and stayed with them one day. 8 On the next day we who were Paul’s
companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of
Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. 9 Now this
man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. 10 And as we
stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from
Judea. 11 When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound
his own hands and feet, and
said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the
man who owns this belt, and deliver him into
the hands of the Gentiles.’ ”
Jerusalem
5. Paul with the Jerusalem church, 21:15-26
a. Paul goes to Jerusalem, 15-16 (ESV)
b. Paul at Jerusalem (Paul is warly welcomed at first), 17-26
1. Conflict over the Gentile Mission, 17-25
2. Paul urged to make peace, 26
Paul urged to make peace, 26Lessons & Sermon
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Paul, The Faithful Missionary
and His Last Farewell
and His Last Farewell
Acts 20:5 to Acts 21:17
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