Acts 19:21

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.

Cross-reference

Acts 18:21 Historical context

Acts 18:21 records Paul's promise to return to Ephesus — here he has been there and now leaves, fulfilling that intent.

Acts 20:1–6 Historical context

Acts 20:1-6 details Paul's actual journey through Macedonia and Achaia, fulfilling the first part of his purpose.

Acts 28:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 28:31 depicts Paul proclaiming the kingdom in Rome, the purpose behind his journey.

Acts 20:22 Parallel

Acts 20:22 reveals Paul's journey to Jerusalem was Spirit-constrained — fulfilling the purpose stated here.

Acts 21:11–15 Historical context

Acts 21:11-15 shows Agabus prophesying Paul's chains and Paul's resolve, continuing the narrative of his journey to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:17 Parallel

Acts 21:17 reports Paul's arrival in Jerusalem, completing the second part of his stated purpose.

Acts 24:17 Historical context

In Acts 24:17, Paul explains his Jerusalem visit was to bring alms, revealing the purpose behind his plan.

Acts 28:30 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 28:30 shows Paul living in Rome for two years, continuing his ministry under house arrest.

Acts 25:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 25:12 records Festus granting Paul's appeal to Caesar, fulfilling his earlier intention to 'see Rome' from Acts 19:21.

Acts 16:6-10 shows the Spirit preventing Paul from entering Asia — now he plans a journey through Macedonia, indicating changed direction.

Acts 20:16 Historical context

Acts 20:16 mentions Paul's haste to reach Jerusalem for Pentecost, reflecting his determination to go there as stated.

Acts 21:4 Contrast

In Acts 21:4, disciples urge Paul not to go to Jerusalem, directly opposing his purposed plan.

Acts 16:9 Historical context

Acts 16:9 records the Macedonian call that first brought Paul to Europe; here he plans to return through Macedonia en route to Jerusalem.

Acts 20:3 Historical context

Acts 20:3 shows Paul altering his route due to a Jewish plot, yet still passing through Macedonia as planned in 19:21.

Romans 1:13 Parallel

Romans 1:13 shows Paul's long-desire to visit Rome — here he states that plan after Ephesus, confirming consistency.

Romans 1:15 Parallel

In Romans 1:15, Paul expresses the same eagerness to preach in Rome, matching his resolve in Acts.

Romans 15:23-29 details Paul's itinerary to Jerusalem then Rome, expanding on the plan from Acts 19:21.

Romans 15:25-28 details Paul's same itinerary — Jerusalem then Rome — confirming his Spirit-led purpose here.

2 Corinthians 1:15–18 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 1:15-18, Paul references his planned visit to Corinth and Macedonia, showing his travel intentions matched his purpose in Acts 19:21.

Romans 1:10 Parallel

Romans 1:10 shows Paul praying to come to Rome, directly reflecting his stated plan in Acts 19:21 to 'see Rome'.

1 Corinthians 4:19 Historical context

1 Corinthians 4:19 affirms Paul's intention to come to Corinth soon, matching his Acts 19:21 plan to pass through Achaia.

Romans 15:26 Historical context

Romans 15:26 specifies the offering from Macedonia and Achaia, giving the financial reason for his journey.

1 Corinthians 4:17 Historical context

1 Corinthians 4:17 shows Paul sending Timothy to Corinth (Achaia) ahead of his own visit, preparing for the trip he plans in Acts 19:21.

2 Corinthians 1:16 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 1:16, Paul outlines his planned route through Macedonia and Achaia, mirroring the same regions mentioned in his resolution here.

Romans 15:24 extends Paul's travel plan beyond Rome to Spain, revealing the larger missionary vision behind his Acts 19:21 intention.