I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.

What is the main theme of the Book of Acts? Did Paul’s claim that his listeners would never see him again (Acts 20:25) prove accurate, and how can this be confirmed?

22 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me ...

23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

ESV except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. NIV I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. NASB except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me.

save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. Save that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesseth to me, saying: That bands and afflictions wait for me at Jerusalem.

1. How does the Holy Spirit's warning to Paul in Acts 20:23 reflect the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today? 2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to face "chains and afflictions" in our own spiritual journeys? 3. How does Paul's response to the Holy Spirit's warnings challenge our understanding of suffering for the Gospel? 4.

22 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.

23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city …