Acts 21:13

“Then Paul answered, what mean ye to weep, etc.] For they were crying about him, both his companions and the disciples of Caesarea; which affected him, and gave him great uneasiness, even more than the prophecies of Agabus did: and to break my heart? for though he was resolved to go to Jerusalem, and nothing could move him from it, his heart was firm as a rock; there was no shaking him, or making impressions upon him that way; yet their tears and importunity greatly afflicted him, and the more because he could by no means comply with their request: for I am ready not to be bound only, but to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus; for as yet, he knew not but he should die there; it…”

“Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart--Beautiful union of manly resoluteness and womanly tenderness, alike removed from mawkishness and stoicism! I am ready not to be bound only--"If that is all, let it come." but to die, &c.--It was well he could add this, for he had that also to do.”

“What mean ye - Greek: What do ye. A tender and affectionate, but firm reproach. To weep and to break mine heart? - To afflict me, and distract my mind by alarms, and by the expressions of tenderness. His mind was fixed on going to Jerusalem; and he felt that he was prepared for whatever awaited him. Expressions of tenderness among friends are proper. Tears may be inevitable at parting from those whom we love. But such expressions of love ought not to be allowed to interfere with the convictions of duty in their minds. If they have made up their minds that a certain course is proper, and have resolved to pursue it, we ought neither to attempt to divert them from it, nor to distract their…”

“Breaking my heart - For the apostles themselves were not void of human affections. I am ready not only to be bound, but to die - And to him that is ready for it, the burden is light. Acts 21:14”

“What: Sa1 15:14; Isa 3:15; Eze 18:2; Jon 1:6 to weep: Act 20:37; Sa1 1:8; Phi 2:26; Ti2 1:4 for: Act 20:24; Rom 8:35-37; Co1 15:31; Co2 4:10-17, Co2 11:23-27; Phi 1:20, Phi 1:21; Phi 2:17; Col 1:24; Ti2 2:4-6, Ti2 4:6; Pe2 1:14; Rev 3:10, Rev 12:11 Acts 21:14”