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NASB | 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 1:1 ¶ Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, |
Bible Question:
Did Paul have three missionary journeys or four? I am confused because by NASB says in the introduction to 2 Timothy the following: Lockmand Foundation, NASB Giant Print Edition, page 1666, paragraph 1 - After Paul's release from prison in Rome in A.D. 62-63 and after his fourth missionary journey, during which he wrote 1 Timothy and Titus, he was again imprisoned in Rome under emporer Nero about A.D. 66-67. I only count three missionary journies in Acts and have heard that it is not true that Paul had four missionary journeys. What is correct and how do we know? tumbleweed, God's Own |
Bible Answer: Paul had three missionary journeys as we normally think of a missionary. Acts 13:4f begins Missionary Journey 1. Acts 15:40f begins Missionary Journey 2. Acts 18:22f begins third missionary journey. These are documented as missionary journeys. But Paul in Acts 19:21, begins a transition, “Now after these things were finished, Paul purposed in the spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome." Eventually, he is arrested and Roman soldiers take him to Caesar in Rome. Some call this the fourth missionary journey, some indicate he only had three missionary journeys. Hope this settles the confusion. Tumbleweed, I would encourage you to look at the Bible classes at www.goldenstate.edu |