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Guided by the Spirit
Commentators agree that Paul's decision to go to Jerusalem and then Rome was not merely his own idea. The phrase "purposed in the spirit" indicates a plan formed in communion with and under the direction of the Holy Spirit. As some scholars note, this divine guidance doesn't guarantee a predictable or easy path, but it calls for faithful obedience even when the outcome is uncertain.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 19:21
18th Century
Theologian
After these things were ended. After the gospel was firmly established at Ephesus, so that his presence was no longer necessary.
AT Robertson
On Acts 19:21
Purposed in the spirit (εθετο εν τω πνευματ). Second aorist middle indicative for mental action and "spirit" expressed also. A new…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 19:21
19th Century
Bishop
Paul purposed in the spirit.—Better, perhaps, in spirit. The Greek word, however, implies a reference to something more t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 19:21
“After all this had happened” (lit., “fulfilled”; GK 4444; tr. “finished” in 12:25) refers to the events of the first, second, and third missionary…
John Calvin
On Acts 19:21
16th Century
Theologian
He purposed in spirit. His meaning is that Paul purposed to take his journey through the prompting and guidance of the Spirit, so that we …
John Gill
On Acts 19:21
17th Century
Pastor
After these things were ended
After that the apostle had disputed with the Jews in their synagogue, for the space of…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 19:21–31
17th Century
Minister
People who came from afar to offer their devotions at the temple of Ephesus bought small silver shrines, or models of the temple, to take home with…