Acts 20:3
And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.
Cross-references
In Acts 20:19, Paul recalls 'plots of the Jews' during his ministry—the same kind of conspiracy that forced his route change here.
Acts 9:23 records an earlier Jewish conspiracy to kill Paul, mirroring the pattern of opposition he faced in Greece.
Acts 9:24 shows that Paul's plots were discovered—just as here the plot led to a detour, highlighting God's protection.
In Acts 19:21, Paul plans to go through Macedonia — here he carries out that plan by returning through Macedonia due to the plot.
Acts 21:3 shows Paul eventually reaching Syria as first intended — the plot caused a detour but did not thwart the journey.
Acts 23:12-15 describes another Jewish plot with an oath to kill Paul—a recurring threat that shapes his journey.
Acts 25:3 details a similar plot by Jewish leaders to ambush Paul—consistent enmity continues.
In Acts 17:14, a Jewish plot also forces Paul to flee — this shows a repeated pattern of opposition diverting his route.
In Acts 18:18, Paul also sails for Syria from Corinth — the same destination here, but now a plot forces a route change.
2 Corinthians 7:5 describes Paul's distress in Macedonia—the very region he fled to after the plot, revealing the ongoing hardship.
2 Corinthians 11:26 lists 'dangers from my fellow Jews'—a clear summary of the kind of plot that forced Paul to change his travel plans.