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A Divine Compulsion
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that Paul being "bound in the spirit" refers to a powerful, internal compulsion from the Holy Spirit. He wasn't going to Jerusalem based on his own whim, but because he felt an undeniable necessity laid upon him by God. As John Calvin notes, it would be rebellious to resist. This illustrates a life so surrendered to God's will that obedience becomes a primary, driving force.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:22
18th Century
Theologian
Bound in the spirit. Strongly urged or constrained by the influences of the Holy Spirit on my mind. Not by any desire to see the place whe…
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:22
Bound in the spirit (δεδεμενος τω πνευματ). Perfect passive participle of δεω, to bind, with the locative case. "Bound in my spiri…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:22
19th Century
Bishop
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit.—The question arises for us as before (see Note on Acts 19:21), whether the wor…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:22
The second section of Paul’s address concerns his plans to go to Jerusalem. Many have claimed a discrepancy between his being “compelled by the Spi…
John Calvin
On Acts 20:22
16th Century
Theologian
And, behold. He now declares more fully for what purpose he spoke of his upright dealing: namely, because they would never see him again. …
John Gill
On Acts 20:22
17th Century
Pastor
And now behold, I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem ,
&c.] Not in his own spirit, though the Ethiopic version read…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 20:17–27
17th Century
Minister
The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would serve the Lord acceptably in any office, and profitably to others, mu…