Acts 20:22-23

Acts 20:22-23

[22] And  now,  behold,  go  bound  in the spirit  unto  Jerusalem,  not  knowing  the things that shall befall  there:  [23] Save  that  the Holy  Ghost  witnesseth  in every  city,  saying  that  bonds  and  afflictions  abide 

What does Acts 20:22-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Next Paul described his present circumstances. Probably Paul meant that he had committed himself to visiting Jerusalem since he was sure this was what God wanted him to do even though he realized that trouble lay ahead (cf. Acts 20:3; Acts 9:16; Acts 19:21). Perhaps prophets had already revealed to him that the Jews would arrest him there (cf. Acts 21:4; Acts 21:11; Romans 15:30-31). Paul wanted to be faithful to the Lord more than he wanted to be physically safe or comfortable (cf. Philippians 1:20).
"It should be noted that the Spirit did not prohibit his going, but told him what would happen when he arrived." [1]