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Acts 20:1 (show verse)

And after the tumult was over, Paul sent for the disciples to him, and having embraced them, departed to go into Macedonia.

Acts 20:2 (show verse)

And having passed through those parts, and given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

And when he had spent three months there, the Jews having laid wait for him as he was going to embark for Syria, he determined to return by Macedonia.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

And there accompanied him to Asia, Sopater the Berean, and of the Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy: and the Asiatics,

Acts 20:5 (show verse)

Tychicus and Trophimus, who went before and stayed for us at Troas.

Acts 20:6 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:7 (show verse)

And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples were assembled together to break bread, Paul being about to depart on the morrow, preached unto them, and continued his discourse till midnight.

Acts 20:8 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:9 (show verse)

And a young man named Eutychus, who sat in a window, falling into a deep sleep, as Paul was discoursing for a long time, sunk down and fell from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Acts 20:10 (show verse)

And Paul went down and leaned over him, and took him up and said, Be not disturbed; for his life is in him.

Acts 20:11 (show verse)

Then he went up again, and having broken bread and eaten, and conversed with them a considerable time, even till break of day, he departed.

Acts 20:12 (show verse)

And they brought in the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Acts 20:13 (show verse)

But we went before to the ship, and sailed to Assos, being there to take in Paul: for so he had appointed, designing himself to go on foot.

Acts 20:14 (show verse)

And as soon as he joined us at Assos, we took him in and came to Mitylene.

Acts 20:15 (show verse)

And sailing from thence we came the next day over against Chios; and the day following we arrived at Samos, and stopping at Trogyllium, we came the day after to Miletus.

Acts 20:16 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:17 (show verse)

But he sent from Miletus to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

Acts 20:18 (show verse)

And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know in what manner I behaved among you all the time, from the first day that I came into Asia.

Acts 20:19 (show verse)

Serving the Lord with all humility, and many tears, and trials which befel me by the ambushes of the Jews.

Acts 20:20 (show verse)

And how I with-held nothing that was useful, but have declared it to you, and have taught you publicly and from house to house:

Acts 20:21 (show verse)

testifying both to the Jews and Greeks, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 20:22 (show verse)

And now, being constrained by the spirit, behold I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will befal me there:

Acts 20:23 (show verse)

save that the holy Spirit testifieth in every city, that bonds and afflictions await me.

Acts 20:24 (show verse)

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.
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 all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

Acts 20:26 (show verse)

Wherefore I call you to witness this day, that I am clear from the blood of all men.

Acts 20:27 (show verse)

For I have not failed to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Acts 20:28 (show verse)

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the holy Spirit hath appointed you bishops, to feed 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 I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 20:30 (show verse)

And from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them.

Acts 20:31 (show verse)

Watch therefore, remembering that for the space of three years I ceased not by night and by day to warn every one with tears.

Acts 20:32 (show verse)

And now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to the word of his grace: who is able to edify you, and to give you an inheritance among all that are sanctified.

Acts 20:33 (show verse)

I have coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel:

Acts 20:34 (show verse)

and ye yourselves know that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to those that were with me.

Acts 20:35 (show verse)

I have shewed you in all things, that by labouring thus ye ought to support the infirm; and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who 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 said these things, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

Acts 20:37 (show verse)

And they were all much grieved, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him: sorrowing most of all at the word which he spake,

Acts 20:38 (show verse)

that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.