Acts 19:21

“After these things were ended, etc.] After that the apostle had disputed with the Jews in their synagogue, for the space of three months, and in the school of Tyrannus about two years; and after many souls had been converted at Ephesus, and were formed into a church state, and were established in the faith: when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia: in the former of which were the cities of Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea, and in the latter, Corinth; where the apostle had already been, and preached the Gospel with success, and had laid the foundation of a Gospel church state in each place; but was willing to visit them again, both to confirm them in the doctrines of the Gospel, and,…”

“After these things were ended--completed, implying something like a natural finish to his long period of labor at Ephesus. Paul purposed . . . when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem . . . After I have been there, I must also see Rome--Mark here the vastness of the apostle's missionary plans. They were all fulfilled, though he "saw Rome" only as a prisoner.”

“After these things were ended - After the gospel was firmly established at Ephesus, so that his presence there was no longer necessary. Purposed in the spirit - Resolved in his mind. When he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia - In these places he had founded flourishing churches. It is probable that his main object in this visit was to take up a collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem. See the notes on Romans 15:25-26. To go to Jerusalem - To bear the contribution of the Gentile churches to the poor and oppressed Christians in Judea. I must also see Rome - See the notes on Romans 15:24. He did go to Rome, but he went in chains, as a prisoner. return to 'Top of Page'”

“After these things were ended - Paul sought not to rest, but pressed on, as if he had yet done nothing. He is already possessed of Ephesus and Asia. He purposes for Macedonia and Achaia. He has his eye upon Jerusalem, then upon Rome; afterward on Spain, Rom 15:28. No Cesar, no Alexander the Great, no other hero, comes up to the magnanimity of this little Benjamite. Faith and love to God and man had enlarged his heart, even as the sand of the sea. Acts 19:24”

“19:21-22 felt compelled by the Spirit: No doubt Paul was troubled by what he had heard about the situation in Corinth (see 1 Corinthians Book Introduction). Instead of going immediately himself, he sent . . . Timothy, who was carrying a letter, 1 Corinthians, from Paul to the Corinthians (1 Cor 4:17; 16:10-11). Paul himself did go over to Macedonia and Achaia not long afterward (Acts 20:1-3). • “I must go on to Rome!”: Perhaps compelled by his proven strategy (see study note on 16:8), Paul wanted to proclaim the Good News in the most significant city in the world.”

“Cir, am 4063, ad 59 these: Rom 15:25-28; Gal 2:1 purposed: Act 16:6-10, Act 18:21, Act 20:22; Lam 3:37; Rom 1:13; Co2 1:15-18 when: Act 20:1-6 to go: Act 20:16, Act 20:22, Act 21:4, Act 21:11-15, Act 21:17, Act 24:17, Act 24:18; Rom 15:25, Rom 15:26 I must: Act 18:21, Act 23:11, Act 25:10-12, Act 27:1, Act 27:24, Act 28:16, Act 28:30, Act 28:31; Rom 1:15, Rom 15:23-29; Phi 1:12-14 Acts 19:22”