Acts 21:13 cpdv — Then Paul responded by saying: “What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Paul responded by saying: “What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.” "

— Acts 21:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 21 — Context

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And while we were delayed for some days, a certain prophet from Judea, named Agabus, arrived.

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And he, when he had come to us, took Paul’s belt, and binding his own feet and hands, he said: “Thus says the Holy Spirit: The man whose belt this is, the Jews will bind in this way at Jerusalem. And they will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.”

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And when we had heard this, both we and those who were from that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

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Then Paul responded by saying: “What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

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And since we were not able to persuade him, we quieted, saying: “May the will of the Lord be done.”

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Then, after those days, having made preparations, we ascended to Jerusalem.

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Now some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing with them a certain Cypriot named Mnason, a very old disciple, whose guests we would be.

Acts 21:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:13 say?
Acts 21:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Paul responded by saying: “What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.” ”
Where is Acts 21:13 in the Bible?
Acts 21:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 13.
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 21:13.
What translation should I read Acts 21:13 in?
Acts 21:13 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 21:13?
Acts 21:13 reads (CPDV): “Then Paul responded by saying: “What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.” ” 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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