Acts 19:21 records Paul's plan to go to Macedonia; Acts 20:1 shows him carrying it out after the Ephesian riot. Direct narrative continuation.

Acts 19:23-41 describes the Ephesian riot that forced Paul's departure — this cross-reference provides the full context of the uproar that ceased.

Acts 19:40 highlights the legal danger from the riot that forced Paul to leave — directly contextualizing his departure in Acts 20:1.

Acts 19:22 records Paul sending Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia; now he himself follows, continuing the same missionary plan.

1 Corinthians 16:5 states Paul's plan to pass through Macedonia; Acts 20:1 shows him departing for Macedonia, fulfilling that itinerary.

2 Corinthians 7:5 describes Paul's hardship after arriving in Macedonia — the continuation of the journey begun here.

1 Timothy 1:3 recalls Paul urging Timothy to remain in Ephesus when he went to Macedonia — the same departure as here, adding Timothy's role.

2 Corinthians 2:13 directly parallels Acts 20:1: Paul says goodbye and departs for Macedonia — likely the same event.