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Acts 20:1 (show verse)

After the uproar ceased Paul sent for the disciples. He encouraged them. Then he left for Macedonia.

Acts 20:2 (show verse)

He went to Greece after traveling through the area giving encouragement.

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

After three months he set sail for Syria. He decided to return through Macedonia. He left there because the Jews formed a plot against him.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

Those who accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea, the son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

Acts 20:5 (show verse)

They left early and were waiting for us at Troas.

Acts 20:6 (show verse)

We sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread. Five days later we met them at Troas, where we stayed seven days.

Acts 20:7 (show verse)

On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul spoke to them. Intending to depart the next morning he prolonged his speech until midnight.

Acts 20:8 (show verse)

There were many lights in the upper chamber where we gathered.

Acts 20:9 (show verse)

A young man named Eutychus sat in the window. He was very sleepy. Paul's talk was long and he fell asleep. He fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Acts 20:10 (show verse)

Paul went down and fell on him. He embraced him and said: Do not be troubled for he lives.

Acts 20:11 (show verse)

He went up and they broke bread and ate. He talked with them a long time until morning. Then he left.

Acts 20:12 (show verse)

The people took the young man home alive for they were greatly comforted.

Acts 20:13 (show verse)

We went ahead to the ship and set sail for Assos. We intended to take Paul on board for he had arranged to go there on foot.

Acts 20:14 (show verse)

He met us at Assos and journeyed to Mitylene.

Acts 20:15 (show verse)

We sailed from there to Chios and then to Samos. One day later we went to Miletus.

Acts 20:16 (show verse)

Paul decided to sail past Ephesus so he might not spend time in Asia. He was in a hurry to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Acts 20:17 (show verse)

At Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the congregation to him.

Acts 20:18 (show verse)

When they arrived he said: You know from the first day that I set foot in Asia, I was with you all the time,

Acts 20:19 (show verse)

serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials that came on me by the plots of the Jews.

Acts 20:20 (show verse)

I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house.

Acts 20:21 (show verse)

I witnessed to both Jews and to Greeks about repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 20:22 (show verse)

I am compelled by the spirit to go to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there.

Acts 20:23 (show verse)

Holy Spirit warns me that in every city, prison and hardships are facing me there.

Acts 20:24 (show verse)

I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news 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)

I know all of you and have preached the kingdom with you. But you will not see me again.

Acts 20:26 (show verse)

I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men.

Acts 20:27 (show verse)

I did not shrink from telling you the entire will of God.

Acts 20:28 (show verse)

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].
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)

I know that after my departing grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 20:30 (show verse)

Such men will arise from among you speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them.

Acts 20:31 (show verse)

Be on guard! Remember I did not cease for three years to admonish you day and night with tears.

Acts 20:32 (show verse)

Now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace. This is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.

Acts 20:33 (show verse)

I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or clothes.

Acts 20:34 (show verse)

You know that my own hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

Acts 20:35 (show verse)

In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 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)

When he had spoken he kneeled down and prayed with them all.

Acts 20:37 (show verse)

They all wept profusely, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him. (embraced him) (hugged him) (Genesis 45:14)

Acts 20:38 (show verse)

What grieved them most was his statement that they would not see him again. They accompanied him to the ship.