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Acts 20:1 (show verse)

And after the ceasing of the tumult, Paul having called near the disciples, and having embraced them, went forth to go on to Macedonia;

Acts 20:2 (show verse)

and having gone through those parts, and having exhorted them with many words, he came to Greece;

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

having made also three months' stay -- a counsel of the Jews having been against him -- being about to set forth to Syria, there came to him a resolution of returning through Macedonia.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

And there were accompanying him unto Asia, Sopater of Berea, and of Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus, and of Asiatics Tychicus and Trophimus;

Acts 20:5 (show verse)

these, having gone before, did remain for us in Troas,

Acts 20:6 (show verse)

and we sailed, after the days of the unleavened food, from Philippi, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we abode seven days.

Acts 20:7 (show verse)

And on the first of the week, the disciples having been gathered together to break bread, Paul was discoursing to them, about to depart on the morrow, he was also continuing the discourse till midnight,

Acts 20:8 (show verse)

and there were many lamps in the upper chamber where they were gathered together,

Acts 20:9 (show verse)

and there was sitting a certain youth, by name Eutychus, upon the window -- being borne down by a deep sleep, Paul discoursing long -- he having sunk down from the sleep, fell down from the third story, and was lifted up dead.

Acts 20:10 (show verse)

And Paul, having gone down, fell upon him, and having embraced him, said, 'Make no tumult, for his life is in him;'

Acts 20:11 (show verse)

and having come up, and having broken bread, and having tasted, for a long time also having talked -- till daylight, so he went forth,

Acts 20:12 (show verse)

and they brought up the lad alive, and were comforted in no ordinary measure.

Acts 20:13 (show verse)

And we having gone before unto the ship, did sail to Assos, thence intending to take in Paul, for so he had arranged, intending himself to go on foot;

Acts 20:14 (show verse)

and when he met with us at Assos, having taken him up, we came to Mitylene,

Acts 20:15 (show verse)

and thence having sailed, on the morrow we came over-against Chios, and the next day we arrived at Samos, and having remained in Trogyllium, on the following day we came to Miletus,

Acts 20:16 (show verse)

for Paul decided to sail past Ephesus, that there may not be to him a loss of time in Asia, for he hasted, if it were possible for him, on the day of the Pentecost to be at Jerusalem.

Acts 20:17 (show verse)

And from Miletus, having sent to Ephesus, he called for the elders of the assembly,

Acts 20:18 (show verse)

and when they were come unto him, he said to them, 'Ye -- ye know from the first day in which I came to Asia, how, with you at all times I was;

Acts 20:19 (show verse)

serving the Lord with all humility, and many tears, and temptations, that befell me in the counsels of the Jews against me;

Acts 20:20 (show verse)

how nothing I did keep back of what things are profitable, not to declare to you, and to teach you publicly, and in every house,

Acts 20:21 (show verse)

testifying fully both to Jews and Greeks, toward God reformation, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 20:22 (show verse)

And now, lo, I -- bound in the Spirit -- go on to Jerusalem, the things that shall befall me in it not knowing,

Acts 20:23 (show verse)

save that the Holy Spirit in every city doth testify fully, saying, that for me bonds and tribulations remain;

Acts 20:24 (show verse)

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.
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, lo, I have known that no more shall ye see my face, -- ye all among whom I did go preaching the reign of God;

Acts 20:26 (show verse)

wherefore I take you to witness this day, that I am clear from the blood of all,

Acts 20:27 (show verse)

for I did not keep back from declaring to you all the counsel of God.

Acts 20:28 (show verse)

'Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the assembly of God that He acquired through 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 have known this, that there shall enter in, after my departing, grievous wolves unto you, not sparing the flock,

Acts 20:30 (show verse)

and of your own selves there shall arise men, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Acts 20:31 (show verse)

'Therefore, watch, remembering that three years, night and day, I did not cease with tears warning each one;

Acts 20:32 (show verse)

and now, I commend you, brethren, to God, and to the word of His grace, that is able to build up, and to give you an inheritance among all those sanctified.

Acts 20:33 (show verse)

'The silver or gold or garments of no one did I covet;

Acts 20:34 (show verse)

and ye yourselves know that to my necessities, and to those who were with me, minister did these hands;

Acts 20:35 (show verse)

all things I did shew you, that, thus labouring, it behoveth us to partake with the ailing, to be mindful also of the words of the Lord Jesus, that he 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)

And these things having said, having bowed his knees, with them all, he did pray,

Acts 20:37 (show verse)

and there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,

Acts 20:38 (show verse)

sorrowing most of all for the word that he had said -- that they are about no more to see his face; and they were accompanying him to the ship.