Act 19:21, 2Cor 8:1-7 | ESV | STEP | Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem , saying , After I have been there , I must also see Rome .

Acts 19:21

A Riot at Ephesus

21 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit ^ato pass through ^bMacedonia and Achaia and ^cgo to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, ^dI must also see Rome.”

2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Encouragement to Give Generously

1 We want you to know, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters} about the grace of God that has been ^fgiven among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and ^gtheir extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave ^haccording to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly ⁱfor the favor ^{▼▼The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context} of taking part in ^kthe relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they ^lgave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, ^mwe urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you ⁿthis act of grace. 7 But as ^oyou excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you ^{▼▼Some manuscripts in your love for us}— ^qsee that you excel in this act of grace also.