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Themes in Acts 20

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Themes in Acts 20

Acts 20:1 (show verse)

THEN after the tumult was quieted, Paul called to him the disciples, and taking his leave, departed to go into Macedonia.

Macedonia » Revisits
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » travels through macedonia » Greece » three months
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philippi » Paul preaches in
Timothy » Rejoined by paul; accompanies paul to asia

Acts 20:2 (show verse)

And passing through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he went into Greece.

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

And after three months stay, as the Jews were lying in wait for him, when he was just embarking for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater a Berean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus, Asiatics.

Aristarchus » Companion » Paul
Asia » Gospel preached in, by paul
Berea » A city » South » Macedonia
Derbe » Gaius born in
Gaius » A man of derbe; accompanied paul from macedonia
Macedonia » Revisits
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » travels through macedonia » Greece » three months
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philippi » Paul preaches in
Secundus » Accompanies paul from corinth
Sopater » A Christian » Berea
Thessalonica » Men of, accompany paul
Timothy » Rejoined by paul; accompanies paul to asia
Trophimus » Accompanies paul from greece to asia
Tychicus » Accompanies paul from greece to asia

Acts 20:5 (show verse)

These going before tarried for us at Troas.

Luke » Accompanies paul in his tour of asia and macedonia
Macedonia » Revisits
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » travels through macedonia » Greece » three months
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Philippi » Paul preaches in
Secundus » Accompanies paul from corinth
Troas » Paul visits

Acts 20:6 (show verse)

And we sailed from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas after five days; where we stayed seven days.

Feast of the passover » Called the » Days of unleavened bread
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By paul
Luke » Accompanies paul in his tour of asia and macedonia
Macedonia » Revisits
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » travels through macedonia » Greece » three months
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Seven days
Philippi » Paul preaches in
Secundus » Accompanies paul from corinth
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Days
Troas » Paul visits

Acts 20:7 (show verse)

And on the first day of the week, when the disciples were assembled to break bread, Paul preached unto them (ready to depart on the morrow), and extended his discourse until midnight.

Bread » Symbolical » Of the body of Christ
Communion of the lord's supper » Was continually partaken of, by the primitive church
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Paul preached at troas
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
Lord's » Days » Paul preached at troas
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Paul preached at troas
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
Worship » In private homes

Acts 20:8 (show verse)

Now there were many lamps in the upper room, where they were assembled.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Worship » In private homes

And a certain youth named Eutytchus, who sat in the window, fell into a profound sleep: as Paul discoursed much longer than usual, quite overpowered with sleep, he fell down from a third story, and was taken up dead.

Dead (people) » Instances of » Eutychus
Eutychus » A young man from troas, restored to life by paul
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Worship » In private homes

Acts 20:10 (show verse)

But Paul came down, and fell upon him, and taking him in his arms, said, Trouble not yourselves, for his life is yet in him.

Dead (people) » Instances of » Eutychus
Eutychus » A young man from troas, restored to life by paul
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life
Miracles » Of paul » Eutychus restored to life
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Eutychus restored to life
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Eutychus restored to life
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:11 (show verse)

And when he had gone up, and broken bread, and eaten, and conversed a long time, even to the break of day, he then departed.

Bread » Breaking of
Dead (people) » Instances of » Eutychus
Eutychus » A young man from troas, restored to life by paul
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Eutychus restored to life
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:12 (show verse)

And they brought the lad alive, and were comforted exceedingly.

Dead (people) » Instances of » Eutychus
The Dead » Instances of, restored by Christ, &c
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Eutychus restored to life
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:13 (show verse)

Then we going before to the ship, sailed for Assos, intending there to take in Paul: for so he had ordered, meaning himself to walk thither.

Assos » A seaport in mysia
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Miletus » Assos » Mitylene » Chios » Samos
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
ship » Used in commerce » For passenger traffic
Travelers » Often traveled on foot

Acts 20:14 (show verse)

And when he met us at Assos, we took him up, and came to Mytelene.

Assos » A seaport in mysia
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Mitylene » Paul visits
Paul » Miletus » Assos » Mitylene » Chios » Samos
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:15 (show verse)

And sailing from thence, on the following day we advanced over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos, and staying at Trogyllium, the day following we came to Miletus.

Chios » An island west of smyrna
Miletus » Paul visits
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Mitylene » Paul visits
Paul » Miletus » Assos » Mitylene » Chios » Samos
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Samos » Visted briefly by paul
Trogyllium » Visited by paul

Acts 20:16 (show verse)

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, that he might not spend the time in Asia: for he hastened on, if it was possible for him, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

Asia » Paul leaves
Days » of the Lord » Of pentecost
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Feast of pentecost » Observed by early church
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By paul
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Miletus » Assos » Mitylene » Chios » Samos
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Pentecost » Called » Day of pentecost
Day of pentecost » Day of

Acts 20:17 (show verse)

So he sent to Ephesus from Miletus, and called the presbyters of the church to attend him.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Elder » In the Christian church
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:18 (show verse)

And when they were come unto him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the very first day in which I entered into Asia, how I have been among you at every season,

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Service
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Service » Half-hearted » Humble

Acts 20:19 (show verse)

serving the Lord with all humility, and with many tears and trials, which have befallen me through the lying in wait of the Jews:

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Service
Humility » Exemplified » Paul
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Should be » Humble
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Service » Half-hearted » Humble
Tears » Of solicitude over sinners
Weeping » Instances of » Of paul

Acts 20:20 (show verse)

and that I have suppressed nothing which could conduce to your profiting; not desisting from preaching to you, and teaching you in public, and from house to house,

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Should preach » Fully, and without reserve
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:21 (show verse)

repeatedly urging both on Jews and Greeks repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Faith » The objects of, are » Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus Christ
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Should preach » Repentance and faith
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Repentance » Preached » By the apostles

Acts 20:22 (show verse)

And now behold I am going, bound by the Spirit, unto Jerusalem, not knowing what things shall there befal me:

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Paul, in going to jerusalem, despite his impressions that bonds and imprisonments awaited him
Duty » Pressure of » It makes the message imperative
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, when he went up to jerusalem
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Pressure of duty » It makes the message imperative
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Witness » The holy spirit witnessing

Acts 20:23 (show verse)

only this, that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, that bonds and tribulation await thee.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Afflicted saints » are comparatively light
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Paul, in going to jerusalem, despite his impressions that bonds and imprisonments awaited him
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, when he went up to jerusalem
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Witness » The holy spirit witnessing

Acts 20:24 (show verse)

Yet I make no account of any [suffering], nor regard my life as of any value to myself, farther than as I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord, to testify fully the Gospel of the grace of God.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Afflicted saints » are comparatively light
Apostles » Called by » Christ
Apostles » Called by » The holy ghost
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Completion » Work should be carried to completion
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Paul, in going to jerusalem, despite his impressions that bonds and imprisonments awaited him
Endurance » Finishing the course
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Gospel » General references to
Gospel » Called » The grace of God
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of the grace of God
Grace » The gospel, a declaration of
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, when he went up to jerusalem
Joy » Ministers should » Finish their course with
natural Life » Should be laid down, if necessary, for Christ
Life's purpose » Completing the course joyfully
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Should be » Devoted
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Purpose » Of life » Completing the course joyfully
Self-denial » Exemplified
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Paul, in finishing his course
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Paul, in finishing his course
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Paul, in finishing his course
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of

Acts 20:25 (show verse)

And now behold, I know that ye shall see my face no more, even ye all, among whom I have gone in and out preaching the kingdom of God.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Kingdom » Preaching of
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of

Acts 20:26 (show verse)

Wherefore I appeal to you this day as witnesses that I am pure from the blood of all men.

Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Christian ministers » Faithful » Paul
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:27 (show verse)

For I have concealed nothing, so as not repeatedly to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

Apostles » Specially devoted to the office of the ministry
Christian ministers » Responsibility of
Christian ministers » Faithful » Paul
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
The Counsels and purposes of God » Should be declared by ministers
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Should preach » Fully, and without reserve
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others

Acts 20:28 (show verse)

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.

Atonement » Made by jesus » Redemption by
The atonement » Redemption by
Bishop » An overseer, a supervisor
solemn Charges » Paul to the ephesian elders
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » His blood is called the blood of God
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Christian ministers » Overseers
Church » For other leaders » Precious
Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Church » Ministers commanded to feed
Church » Church of God
The church » Purchased by the blood of Christ
The church » Ministers commanded to feed
Elder » In the Christian church
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
the personality of Holy Spirit » He appoints and commissions ministers
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » He laid down his life for
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » His blood is called the blood of God
Leaders » Preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Leaders » Solemn charges given » Paul to the ephesian elders
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Work of preaching » As shepherds to feed the flock
Ministers » Remuneration of » Shepherds
Ministers » Are bound, to » Feed the church
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Names » Of ministers » Overseers
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Redemption » Is by the blood of Christ
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
Religious » Solemn charges given » Paul to the ephesian elders
Titles and names of ministers » Overseers
Titles and names of the church » Church of God
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church

Acts 20:29 (show verse)

For this I know, that after my departure there will come among you grievous wolves, not sparing the flock:

Animals » Lions » Wolves, a type of the wicked
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
false Doctrines » Teachers of, are described as » Cruel
Elder » In the Christian church
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
God's Flock » General references to
God » Pillar of » Flock of
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of
Wolf » Figurative » Of the enemies of the righteous
Wolves » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Wolves » Wolves, a type of the wicked

Acts 20:30 (show verse)

Yea, from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after them.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Speak perverse things
Elder » In the Christian church
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Seducers

Acts 20:31 (show verse)

Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every individual.

Care » Paul's care of the church
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Elder » In the Christian church
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Ministers » Are bound, to » Warn affectionately
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » Care for the church
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Solicitude » For the wayward
Tears » Of solicitude over sinners
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Ministers exhorted to

Acts 20:32 (show verse)

And now, brethren, I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to finish the superstructure, and to give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Edification » The gospel, the instrument of
Elder » In the Christian church
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
The gospel » Is called the » Word of grace
The gospel » Exhibits the grace of God
Grace » The gospel, a declaration of
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Inheritance » Figurative
Inheritance » What is able to give you an inheritance
intercession » Additional instances of » Paul, for God's people
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance with saints in light
Sanctification » All saints are in a state of
The scriptures » Designed for » Building up in the faith
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
The word of God » What the word of God does

Acts 20:33 (show verse)

The silver, or gold, or apparel of no man have I coveted:

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Covetousness » Hated by saints
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Gold » Used as money
Industry » Instances of » Paul
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Money » Gold used as
Paul » Supports himself
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in not coveting anyone's silver, gold, or apparel

Acts 20:34 (show verse)

but ye yourselves know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own wants, and for those who were with me.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
Industry » Instances of » Paul
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Liberality » Exemplified » Paul
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Paul » Supports himself
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught

Acts 20:35 (show verse)

In all things I have set you the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Burden » Bearing the burdens of others
Charity » Giving
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Christian conduct » Being liberal to others
Donation » Donation (giving) » The blessedness of
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Donation (giving) » The blessedness of
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
Example » Paul, our
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Giving and gifts » Giving being more blessed than receiving
Help » Helping others
Industry » Requisite to supply » Wants of others
Liberality » Exhortations to
Liberality » Blessings connected with
Liberality » Labor to be enabled to exercise
Memory spiritual » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Supports himself
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » Example
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed
Receiving » What is more blessed than receiving
Remembrance » What to remember
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in laboring for his own support while he also taught
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Helpfulness
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » The words of Christ concerning benevolence
Sympathy » The marks of true » Helpfulness
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the

Acts 20:36 (show verse)

And when he had spoken these things, he fell on his knees, and prayed with them all.

Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prayer » Postures in » Kneeling
Prayer » Social

Acts 20:37 (show verse)

And all of them shed floods of tears, and fell upon Paul's neck, and kissed him again and again,

Christian ministers » Beloved
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Kiss » Of affection
Kiss » Of charity
Miletus » And sends to ephesus for the elders of the congregation, and addresses them at
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
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Acts 20:38 (show verse)

most peculiarly afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.

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