Part 6: To Rome via Jerusalem (20:1–28:31)
PART 6
TO ROME VIA JERUSALEM (20:1–28:31)
Luke has narrated the ministry of Jesus, the expansion of his movement from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria, and the beginning of the Pauline mission across cultural barriers. In 19:21, Paul turned toward Rome by way of Jerusalem, revisiting the churches of Achaia and Macedonia; his final voluntary journey begins along these lines in 20:1–21:17.[1] Here in Jerusalem he enters Roman custody, and the narrative moves on inexorably to Rome.
For historically useful comparisons with Paul’s letters, see the table below, under Acts 20:1–5, and comments on the relevant passages thereafter.