Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. New Living Translation except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead. English Standard Version except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. Berean Standard Bible I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. Berean Literal Bible except that the Holy Spirit fully testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. King James Bible Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. New King James Version except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. New American Standard Bible except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me. NASB 1995 except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. NASB 1977 except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. Legacy Standard Bible except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me. Amplified Bible except that the Holy Spirit solemnly [and emphatically] affirms to me in city after city that imprisonment and suffering await me. Christian Standard Bible except that in every town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me. Holman Christian Standard Bible except that in town after town the Holy Spirit testifies to me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me. American Standard Version save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. Contemporary English Version In every city I visit, I am told by the Holy Spirit that I will be put in jail and will be in trouble in Jerusalem. English Revised Version save that the Holy Ghost testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, the Holy Spirit warns me in every city that imprisonment and suffering are waiting for me. Good News Translation I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit has warned me that prison and troubles wait for me. International Standard Version except that in town after town the Holy Spirit assures me that imprisonment and suffering are waiting for me. Majority Standard Bible I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. NET Bible except that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me. New Heart English Bible except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me. Webster's Bible Translation Save that the Holy Spirit testifieth in every city, saying, that bonds and afflictions abide me. Weymouth New Testament except that the Holy Spirit, at town after town, testifies to me that imprisonment and suffering are awaiting me. World English Bible except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionexcept that the Holy Spirit fully testifies in every city, saying that bonds and tribulations remain for me; Berean Literal Bible except that the Holy Spirit fully testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. Young's Literal Translation save that the Holy Spirit in every city doth testify fully, saying, that for me bonds and tribulations remain; Smith's Literal Translation But that the Holy Spirit testifies in the city, saying that bonds and pressures await me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSave that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesseth to me, saying: That bands and afflictions wait for me at Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version except that the Holy Spirit, throughout every city, has cautioned me, saying that chains and tribulations await me at Jerusalem. New American Bible except that in one city after another the holy Spirit has been warning me that imprisonment and hardships await me. New Revised Standard Version except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSave that in every city the Holy Spirit testifies to me, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “However, The Spirit of Holiness testifies in every city to me and he says, 'Chains and afflictions are prepared for you.'” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentexcept that in every city the Holy Spirit testifies to me, saying, That bonds and afflictions await me. Godbey New Testament except that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesses to me, saying that bonds and tribulations await me. Haweis New Testament only this, that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, that bonds and tribulation await thee. Mace New Testament save what the holy spirit in every city declares, "that bonds and afflictions wait for me." Weymouth New Testament except that the Holy Spirit, at town after town, testifies to me that imprisonment and suffering are awaiting me. Worrell New Testament except that the Holy Spirit testifieth to me in every city, saying that bonds and tribulations await me. Worsley New Testament save that the holy Spirit testifieth in every city, that bonds and afflictions await me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians…22And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. 24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.… Cross References Acts 21:11 Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” Acts 9:16 I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ... 2 Timothy 3:11-12 my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. / Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Matthew 10:17-18 But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Philippians 1:29-30 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. Luke 21:12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. 2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Treasury of Scripture Save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. the Holy Ghost. Acts 9:16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 21:4,11 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem… abide me. Jump to Previous Abide Afflictions Await Awaiting Bonds City Except Fully Ghost Hardships Holy Imprisonment Makes Pains Prison Save Solemnly Spirit Suffering Testifies Testifieth Testify Wait Warns WitnessethJump to Next Abide Afflictions Await Awaiting Bonds City Except Fully Ghost Hardships Holy Imprisonment Makes Pains Prison Save Solemnly Spirit Suffering Testifies Testifieth Testify Wait Warns WitnessethActs 20 1. Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.7. He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches. 9. Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life. 13. Paul continues his travels; 17. and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself, 28. commits God's flock to them, 29. warns them of false teachers, 32. commends them to God, 36. prays with them, and departs. I only know that in town after town This phrase highlights the Apostle Paul's journey and mission work, emphasizing the repetitive nature of his travels. The Greek word for "town" here is "πόλις" (polis), which refers to a city or town, often a center of culture and commerce. Historically, Paul's missionary journeys took him through many such cities, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities for spreading the Gospel. This phrase underscores the relentless and unwavering commitment Paul had to his calling, moving from one urban center to another, despite the hardships he faced. the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [I] only [know]πλὴν (plēn) Conjunction Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in town after town κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἅγιον (Hagion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. warns διαμαρτύρεταί (diamartyretai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1263: To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. chains δεσμὰ (desma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 1199: Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. afflictions θλίψεις (thlipseis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. await μένουσιν (menousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. me. με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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