Acts 20:22 cpdv — And now, behold, being obliged in spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And now, behold, being obliged in spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, "

— Acts 20:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 20 — Context

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serving the Lord, with all humility and despite the tears and trials which befell me from the treacheries of the Jews,

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how I held back nothing that was of value, how well I have preached to you, and that I have taught you publicly and throughout the houses,

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testifying both to Jews and to Gentiles about repentance in God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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And now, behold, being obliged in spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

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except that the Holy Spirit, throughout every city, has cautioned me, saying that chains and tribulations await me at Jerusalem.

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But I dread none of these things. Neither do I consider my life to be more precious because it is my own, provided that in some way I may complete my own course and that of the ministry of the Word, which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.

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And now, behold, I know that you will no longer see my face, all of you among whom I have traveled, preaching the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 20:22 say?
Acts 20:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And now, behold, being obliged in spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, ”
Where is Acts 20:22 in the Bible?
Acts 20:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 22.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 20:22.
What translation should I read Acts 20:22 in?
Acts 20:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 20:22?
Acts 20:22 reads (CPDV): “And now, behold, being obliged in spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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