(3) “And when we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unlade her burden. (4) And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem. (5) And when it came to pass that we had accomplished the days, we departed and went on our journey; and they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way till we were out of the city: and kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and bade each other farewell: (6) and we went on board the ship, but they returned home again.
(7) “And when we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais; and we saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. (8) And on the morrow we departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we abode with him. (9) Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied. (10) And as we tarried there some days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus. (11) And coming to us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. (12) And when we heard these things, both we and they of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. (13) Then Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (14) And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.”
Golden Text.—“The will of the Lord be done.” Acts 21:14.
SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS.
(1) On this voyage, after passing Cyprus, at what port did Paul land? What was the cause of the stay at this place? Verse 3. Note . (2) Whom did Paul find in this city? How long did he tarry there? What did these disciples urge upon Paul? What had led them to attempt to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem? Verse 4. Note . (3) When the time had come for the ship to sail, what did Paul do? How did the disciples there show their regard for Paul and his work? What did Paul and the disciples do just before he entered the ship? Verse 5. (4) What further is said of the parting? Verse 6. (5) At what port did the ship next touch? Whom did Paul find at this place? How long did he remain there? Verse 7. Note . (6) What place did Paul and his company reach on the following day? At whose house did they abide? What is said of this Philip? Verse 8. Note . (7) What is said of the daughters of this evangelist? Verse 9. Note . (8) What is said of their stay at this place? Who came down to them, and from what place? Verse 10. (9) What significant act did he perform? What did he say the Holy Spirit had said in reference to Paul? Verse 11. Note . (10) What did this lead Paul's friends to do? How many were involved in this remonstrance? Verse 12. (11) What shows that Paul was deeply affected by this demonstration? What does he say that he was ready to do for the Lord? Verse 13. (12) What did Paul's friends do when they could not dissuade him from taking the journey? Verse 14.
