Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
But, for no cause whatever, am I making my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full witness as to the good news of the favour of God.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Holman Bible
But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course
International Standard Version
But I don't place any value on my life, if only I can finish my race and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
A Conservative Version
But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.
American Standard Version
But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Amplified
But I do not consider my life as something of value or dear to me, so that I may [with joy] finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify faithfully of the good news of God’s [precious, undeserved] grace [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life].
An Understandable Version
But I do not consider my life to be of value, as precious to me, [when compared to the importance of] accomplishing my task and the mission I received from the Lord Jesus to declare the good news of God's unearned favor [through Christ].
Anderson New Testament
But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
Bible in Basic English
But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of the good news of the grace of God.
Common New Testament
But I do not consider my life of any account nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
things that little affect me, nor is life so much my concern, as to finish my course, and the charge I receiv'd from the Lord Jesus, to attest the declaration of the divine favour.
Darby Translation
But I make no account of my life as dear to myself, so that I finish my course, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God.
Godbey New Testament
But I consider my life worthy of no consideration to myself, so as to finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
But my life does not matter, if I can only finish my race and do the service intrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of declaring the good news of God's favor.
John Wesley New Testament
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life precious to myself, so I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Julia Smith Translation
But the word of none do I make mine own, neither have I my soul highly prized to myself, in order to finish my course with joy, and the service which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the good news of the grace of God.
King James 2000
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I consider [my] life [as] worth {nothing} to myself, in order to finish my mission and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify [to] the gospel of the grace of God.
Modern King James verseion
But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus Christ, to testify fully the gospel of the grace of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Moffatt New Testament
But then, I set no value on my own life as compared with the joy of finishing my course and fulfilling the commission I received from the Lord Jesus to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
Montgomery New Testament
But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
NET Bible
But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God's grace.
New Heart English Bible
But I make my life an account of nothing precious to myself, so that I may finish my race, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
Noyes New Testament
But I count life of no value to me, so that I may finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God.
Sawyer New Testament
But life precious to myself, I make of no account that I may finish my course and the service which I received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
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.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.
Webster
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Weymouth New Testament
But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.
Williams New Testament
But now I count as nothing the sacrifice of my life, if only I can finish my race and render the service entrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of faithfully telling the good news of God's favor.
World English Bible
But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
Worrell New Testament
But I make not my soul of any value as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Worsley New Testament
But none of these things move me, nor do I account my life dear, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
but I make account of none of these, neither do I count my life precious to myself, so that I finish my course with joy, and the ministration that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify fully the good news of the grace of God.
Themes
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Afflicted saints » are comparatively light
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
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 » 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 » 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
Topics
Interlinear
Oudeis
Poieo
Mou
μοῦ
Mou
Usage: 313
Timios
Emautou
Teleioo
Devotionals
Devotionals about Acts 20:24
Devotionals containing Acts 20:24
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 20:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Farewell To The Ephesian Elders
23 save that, the Holy Spirit, from city to city, doth bear me full witness, saying that, bonds and tribulations, await me. 24 But, for no cause whatever, am I making my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full witness as to the good news of the favour of God. 25 And, now, lo! I, know that, no more, shall ye see my face, - ye all, among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 21:13
Then, answered Paul - What are ye doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For, I, not only to be bound, but to die in Jerusalem, am ready, in behalf of the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 1:17
For that he had come to be reckoned among us and obtained the lot of this ministry. -
Acts 20:21
bearing full witness, both to Jews and to Greeks, as to the repentance due unto God, and as to belief on our Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Wherefore, having this ministry, even as we received mercy, we faint not;
Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle, - not from men, nor through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father who raised him from among the dead,
Titus 1:3
but hath manifested in its fitting seasons, even his word, in the proclamation with which entrusted am I - by injunction of our Saviour God:
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him - Be going thy way; for, a choice vessel unto me, is this man, to bear my name before both thenations and kings, and the sons of Israel;
Acts 11:23
Who, arriving, and seeing the favour which was of God, rejoiced, and went on to beseech all, with the purpose of their heart, to abide inthe Lord;
Acts 14:3
A good while, therefore, tarried they, using boldness of speech in dependence upon the Lord, who was bearing witness unto his word of favour, granting signs and wonders to be coming to pass through their hands.
Acts 20:32
Now, therefore, I commend you unto the Lord, and unto his word of favour, - which is able to build up and give the inheritance among all the hallowed ones.
Acts 22:21
And he said unto me - -Be taking thy journey; because, I, unto nations afar off, will send thee.
Acts 26:17-18
Rescuing thee from among the people, and from among the nations, unto whom, I, am sending thee -
Romans 3:24-26
Being declared righteous freely by his favour through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: -
Luke 2:10-11
And the messenger said unto them - Be not afraid! For lo! I bring you good tidings of a great joy, the which shall be for all the people:
John 15:27
And do, ye also, bear witness, because, from the beginning, ye are, with me,
John 17:4
I, glorified thee on the earth, The work, finishing, which thou hast given me that I should do.
Romans 4:4
Now, unto him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned by way of favour but by way of obligation,
Romans 5:20-21
Law, however, gained admission, in order that the fault might abound, but, where the sin abounded, the favour greatly superabounded:
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? -
Romans 11:6
If, however, by favour, no longer of works; else, favour, no longer proveth to be favour!
1 Corinthians 9:17-18
For, if, by choice, this thing I am doing, I have, a reward; but, if not by choice, with a stewardship, have I been entrusted!
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Know ye not that, they who, in a racecourse, run, all, indeed, run, - but, one, receiveth the prize? So, be running, that ye may lay hold.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So, then, my beloved brethren, - become ye, steadfast, immovable, superabounding in the work of the Lord, at all times; knowing that, your toil, is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
On every side, pressed hard, but not hemmed in, without a way, but not without a by-way,
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Wherefore we faint not, but, even if, our outer man, is decaying, nevertheless, our inner man , is renewing day by day.
2 Corinthians 5:8
We have good courage, however, and are well pleased - rather to be away from home, out of the body, and to come home, unto the Lord.
2 Corinthians 6:4-10
But, in everything, commending ourselves as God's ministers, - in much endurance, in tribulations, in necessities, in straits,
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great, is my freedom of speech towards you, great, is my boasting in behalf of you: I am filled with the encouragement, I am greatly superabounding with the joy, in all our tribulation.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Wherefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, and straits, in behalf of Christ; for, as soon as I am weak, then, am powerful.
Ephesians 1:6
Unto the praise of the glory of his favour wherewith he favoured us in the Beloved One, -
Ephesians 2:4-10
But, God, being rich in mercy, by reason of the great love wherewith he loved us,
Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I request, that there be no fainting in my tribulations in your behalf, the which is your glory; -
Philippians 1:20-23
According to my eager outlook and hope, that, in nothing, shall I be put to shame, but, with all freedom of speech, as always, now also, shall Christ be magnified in my body, whether through means of life, or of death.
Philippians 2:17
Nay! if I am even to be poured out as a drink-offering, upon the sacrifice and public ministry of your faith, I rejoice, yea rejoice together with you all, -
Philippians 3:13-15
Brethren! I, as to myself, reckon that I have, not yet, laid hold; one thing, however, - the things behind, forgetting, and, unto the things before, eagerly reaching out,
Colossians 1:24
Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But, though we had previously suffered, and been insulted, even as ye know, in Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the glad-message of God with much conflict.
1 Thessalonians 3:3
That, no one, might be shrinking back in these tribulations. For ye, yourselves, know, that, hereunto, are we appointed;
2 Timothy 1:12
For which cause, these things also, am I suffering; nevertheless I am not being put to shame, for I know him whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is, able, to guard, that which I have entrusted, to him unto, that, day.
2 Timothy 3:11
persecutions, sufferings, what manner of things, befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra, what manner of persecutions, I endured, - and, out of all, the Lord, rescued me; -
2 Timothy 4:6-8
For, I, already, am being poured out as a drink-offering, and, the season of my release, is at hand, -
2 Timothy 4:17
But, the Lord, stood by me, and empowered me, in order that, through me, the proclamation, might be fully made, and, all the nations, might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of a lion: -
Titus 2:11
For the favour of God, bringing salvation for all men, hath shone forth,
Titus 3:4-7
But, when, the graciousness and affection for man of our Saviour God, shone forth,
Hebrews 2:3-4
how shall, we, escape, if, so great a salvation as this, we have neglected, - which, indeed, having received, a beginning, of being spoken through the Lord, by them who heard, unto us was confirmed,
Hebrews 10:34
For, even with them who were in bonds, ye sympathised, and, unto the seizure of your goods, with joy, ye bade welcome, - knowing that ye have yourselves, for a better possession and an abiding.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, indeed, seeing that, we also, have encircling us, so great a cloud of witnesses, stripping off every incumbrance and the easily entangling sin, with endurance, let us be running, the race that is lying before us,
1 Peter 5:12
By Silvanus, the faithful brother, as I account him, have I briefly written, unto you, exhorting and adding testimony - that, this, is the true favour of God - within which, stand ye fast!
1 John 3:16
Hereby, have we come to understand love: in that, He, for us, his life laid down; and, we, ought, for the brethren, our lives to lay down.
Revelation 12:11
And, they, overcame him by reason of the blood of the Lamb, and by reason of their witnessing word, and they loved not their life, even unto death.