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Themes in Acts 20

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Themes in Acts 20

Acts 20:1 (show verse)

When the uproar was over, Paul sent for the disciples and encouraged them. Then he said goodbye to them and left to go to 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)

He went through those regions and encouraged the people with everything he had to say. Then he went to Greece

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

and stayed there for three months. When he was about to sail for Syria, a plot was initiated against him by the Jews, so he decided to go back through Macedonia.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

He was accompanied by Sopater (the son of Pyrrhus) from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia.

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 men went on ahead and were waiting for us in 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)

After the Festival of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and days later we joined them in Troas and stayed there for 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)

On the first day of the week, when we had met to break bread, Paul began to address the people. Since he intended to leave the next day, he went on speaking 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 upstairs room where we were meeting.

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

A young man named Eutychus, who was sitting in a window, began to sink off into a deep sleep as Paul kept speaking longer and longer. Overcome by sleep, he fell down from the third floor and was picked 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 went down, bent over him, took him into his arms, and said, "Stop being alarmed, because he's still alive."

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)

Then he went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. He talked with them for a long time, until dawn, and then left.

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)

They took the young man away alive and were greatly relieved.

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)

We proceeded to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we intended to pick up Paul. He had arranged it this way, since he had planned to travel there on foot.

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)

When he met us in Assos, we took him on board and went to Mitylene.

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)

We sailed from there and on the following day arrived off Chios. The next day, we crossed over to Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. The day after that, 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)

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in Asia, as he was in a hurry to get to Jerusalem for the day of Pentecost, if that was possible.

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)

From Miletus he sent messengers to Ephesus to ask the elders of the church to meet with 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)

When they came to him, he told them, "You know how I lived among you the entire time from the first day I set foot in Asia.

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)

I served the Lord with all humility, with tears, and with trials that came to me through the plots 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)

I never shrank from telling you anything that would help you nor from teaching you publicly 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)

I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

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, compelled by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

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)

except that in town after town the Holy Spirit assures me that imprisonment and suffering are waiting for me.

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)

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.

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)

"Now I know that none of you among whom I traveled preaching about the kingdom will ever see my face again.

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)

I therefore declare to you today that I'm not responsible for the blood of any of you,

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)

because I never shrank from telling you the whole plan 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)

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired 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)

I know that when I'm gone, savage wolves will come among you and not spare 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)

Indeed, some of your own men will arise and distort the truth in order to lure the disciples into following 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)

So be alert! Remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped tearfully warning each of you.

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)

"I'm now entrusting you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and secure for you an inheritance among all 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)

I never desired anyone's silver, gold, or clothes.

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)

You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and 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 every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus 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)

When Paul had said this, he knelt down and prayed with all of them.

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)

All of them cried and cried as they put their arms around Paul and kissed him affectionately.

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
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Third - with timothy and others
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
Travelers » Friends of » Frequently took leave of them with sorrow

Acts 20:38 (show verse)

They were especially sorrowful because of what he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they took him to the ship.

Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Christian ministers » Beloved
Christian ministers » Say good-bye to the congregation
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
Ephesus » Paul visits and preaches in
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
Love » For Christ » For friends
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
Travelers » Friends of » Sometimes accompanied them a short way