1 “And when it came to pass that we were parted from them, and had set sail, we came with a straight course unto Cos, and the next day unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara; 2 and having found a ship crossing over unto Phenicia, we 3 went aboard, and set sail. 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 5 set foot in Jerusalem. 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; 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 Caesarea; and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we 9 abode with him. Now this man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. 10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet, 11 named Agabus. And coming to us, and taking Paul’s girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of 12 the Gentiles. 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 14 Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. 15 “And after these days we took up our baggage, and went 16 up to Jerusalem. And there went with us also certain of the disciples from Caesarea, bringing with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge. 17 “And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.”
QUESTIONS.
1. What is the principal thing recorded in the twentieth chapter of Acts?
2. Where did it take place?
3. From what place and to what place was Paul journeying?
4. Describe Paul’s course from Miletus. Verse 1.
5. At what place did he change to another ship? Verses 1, 2.
6. At what point did he disembark? Verse 3.
7. Whom did he find at this place? How long did he and his companions tarry with them? What did these disciples say to Paul? By what authority did they say this? Verse 4.
8. What did Paul and his companions nevertheless do? What kind attention did they receive from the disciples at Tyre? How far did the people go with them? What did they do on the seashore? Verse 5.
9. Having taken leave of one another, what did they do? Verse 6.
10. What was the next place at which the apostles stopped? How long did they remain there? Verse 7.
11. To what place did they go the next day? Into whose house did they enter for lodging? Who was this Philip, and where did we last hear of him? Verse 8.
12. Describe his family. Verse 9.
13. How much of a stop did Paul and his companions make at Philip’s house? While they were there who came down from Judea? Verse 10.
14. What did this man do as soon as he came? What did he say that this action signified? On whose authority did he make this statement? Verse 11.
15. What did Paul’s companions do on hearing this message? Who seconded their petitions? Verse 12.
16. With what words did Paul reprove them for seeking to change his purpose? For what did he say he was ready? Verse 13.
17. What caused the brethren to cease their appeals? What did they say? Verse 14.
18. After this what did they proceed to do? Verse 15.
19. Who accompanied them? Verse 16.
20. How were they received when they arrived at Jerusalem? Verse 17.
