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Themes in Acts 20

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Themes in Acts 20

Acts 20:1 (show verse)

When the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and, with encouraging words, bade them goodbye, and started on his journey 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)

After going through those districts and speaking many encouraging words to the disciples, he went into Greece, where he stayed three months.

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

He was about to sail to Syria, when he learned that a plot had been laid against him by the Jews; so he decided to return by way of Macedonia.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

He was accompanied by Sopater the son of Pyrrhus, of Beroea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, as well as by Tychicus and Trophimus of Roman 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 to Troas and waited for us there;

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)

While we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the Passover, and joined them five days later at Troas, where we stayed for a week.

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

On the first day of the week, when we had met for the Breaking of Bread, Paul, who was intending to leave the next day, began to address those who were present, and prolonged his address till 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)

There were a good many lamps in the upstairs room, where we had met;

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

Acts 20:9 (show verse)

And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window, was gradually overcome with great drowsiness, as Paul continued his address. At last, quite overpowered by his drowsiness, he fell from the third story to the ground, and was picked up for 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, threw himself upon him, and put his arms round him. "Do not be alarmed," he said, "he is 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 upstairs; and, after breaking and partaking of the Bread, he talked with them at great length till daybreak, 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)

Meanwhile they had taken the lad away alive, and were greatly comforted.

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 started first, went on board ship, and sailed for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there. This was by his own arrangement, as he intended to go by land himself.

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)

So, when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and went on 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)

The day after we had sailed from there, we arrived off Chios, touched at Samos the following day, and the next day reached 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 decided to sail past Ephesus, so as to avoid spending much time in Roman Asia. He was making haste to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the Festival at the close of the Harvest.

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, however, he sent to Ephesus and invited the Officers of the Church to meet 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 came, he spoke to them as follows: "You know well the life that I always led among you from the very first day that I set foot in Roman 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)

Serving the Lord, as I did, in all humility, amid the tears and trials which fell to my lot 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 could be helpful to you, or from teaching you both in public and in private.

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 earnestly pointed both Jews and Greeks to the repentance that leads to God, and to faith in Jesus, our Lord.

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, under spiritual constraint, I am here 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 plainly declares to me that imprisonment and troubles await 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 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.

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, I tell you, I know that none of you will ever see my face again--you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the Kingdom.

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)

Therefore I declare to you this day, that my conscience is clear in regard to the fate 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)

For I have not shrunk from announcing the whole purpose of God regarding you.

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)

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

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 departure, merciless wolves will get in among you, who will 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)

And from among yourselves, too, men will arise, who will teach perversions of truth, so as to draw away the 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, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one 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)

And now I commend you to the Lord and to the Message of his Love--a Message which has the power to build up your characters, and to give you your place among all those who have become Christ's People.

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 have never coveted any one's gold or silver or clothing.

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 these hands of mine provided not only for my own wants, but for my companions also.

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)

I left nothing undone to show you that, laboring as I labored, you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said himself-- '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 finished speaking, he knelt down 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)

All were in tears; and throwing their arms round Paul's neck, they 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)

Grieving most of all over what he had said--that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.

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