Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Save that the Holy Spirit witnesseth - `witnesseth to me,' is undoubtedly the true reading;
In every city - probably, by prophetic utterances on the subject, from city to city; as in Acts 21:10-11. Analogous premonitions of coming events-especially to distinguished servants of Christ, and in critical circumstances-are not unknown to the general methods of God's providence; and those here alluded to could not fail to season and brace the apostle's spirit for whatever might occur.
Saying that bonds and afflictions abide (or 'await') me.