Read Acts 21.1-16. In verse 2: The earlier mission in Phoenicia was briefly mentioned in 11.19. In verse 4: Taking their words literally would prevent Paul from going to Jerusalem (16.6-7), but the context makes clear this is a prophetic warning (20.23; 21.12-14). In verse 8: Philip the evangelist (6.3-6) arrived in Caesarea in 8.40 (see also 8.4-13, 26-39). In verse 9: On women prophets, see 2.18. In verse 10: On Agabus the prophet see 11.27. In verse 11; The use of Paul's belt as a symbol of his being bound by the Holy Spirit (20.22) has prophetic precedents (Jer 19.1-13; Ezek 4.1-17; Peter's belt in John 19.18-19). In verse 13: "I am ready ... to die" is a mature conviction in this passage (20.24; contrast Lk 22.33). Jerusalem is the place in prophetic tradition where God's prophets and apostles meet the most intense opposition. In verse 14: Luke's entire narrative is alive to the question of how the Lord's will is accomplished in the midst of rejection. (see Acts 18.21). In verse 15: The arrival in Jerusalem (v. 17) conclude this section of Paul's travel narrative, as also for Jesus in Lk 19.28. Comments or Questions..
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