Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 21:17-23:22 (Jerusalem)
His resolute determination to go to Jerusalem despite repeated warnings (Acts 20:22,23;21:4,10-14)
Is received by the brethren gladly; talks about the things that had been done among the Gentiles through his ministry (Acts 21:17-25)
Enters the temple courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some Jews from Asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the Roman garrison intervenes and arrests him (Acts 21:26-33)
His defense (Acts 21:33-40;22:1-21)
Waits at Tyre for seven days; is brought on his way by the disciples to the outskirts of the city; kneels down and prays; boards the ship; comes to Ptolemais; greets the brethren, and stays for one day (Acts 21:4-7)
Departs for Caesarea; enters the house of Philip the evangelist; is admonished by the prophet Agabus not to go to Jerusalem; nevertheless, he proceeds to Jerusalem (Acts 21:8-15)
Called to be an apostle (Acts 22:14-21;26:16-18; Romans 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:1;9:1,2;)
Is confined in the fortress (Acts 22:24-30)
Is brought before the Sanhedrin; his defense (Acts 22:30;23:1-5)
A zealous Pharisee (Acts 22:3;23:6;26:5; 2 Corinthians 11:22; Galatians 1:14; Philippians 3:5)
Educated at Jerusalem in the school of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3;26:4)
Is returned to the fortress (Acts 23:10)
Is encouraged by a vision from God, promising him that he will give testimony in Rome (Acts 23:11)
Jewish leaders conspire against his life (Acts 23:12-15)
This plan is thwarted by his nephew (Acts 23:16-22)
Is escorted to Caesarea by a military guard (Acts 23:23-33)
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