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Acts 20:1 (show verse)

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

Acts 20:2 (show verse)

And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

Acts 20:3 (show verse)

And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

Acts 20:4 (show verse)

And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

Acts 20:5 (show verse)

These going before tarried for us at Troas.

Acts 20:6 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:7 (show verse)

And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

Acts 20:8 (show verse)

And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.

Acts 20:9 (show verse)

And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

Acts 20:10 (show verse)

And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.

Acts 20:11 (show verse)

When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.

Acts 20:12 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:13 (show verse)

And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.

Acts 20:14 (show verse)

And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.

Acts 20:15 (show verse)

And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.

Acts 20:16 (show verse)

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Acts 20:17 (show verse)

And from Miletus he sent 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, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

Acts 20:19 (show verse)

Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:

Acts 20:20 (show verse)

And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

Acts 20:21 (show verse)

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 20:22 (show verse)

And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

Acts 20:23 (show verse)

Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

Acts 20:24 (show verse)

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.
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 take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

Acts 20:27 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:28 (show verse)

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath 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 departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 20:30 (show verse)

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

Acts 20:31 (show verse)

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Acts 20:32 (show verse)

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

Acts 20:33 (show verse)

I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

Acts 20:34 (show verse)

Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Acts 20:35 (show verse)

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he 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 thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

Acts 20:37 (show verse)

And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,

Acts 20:38 (show verse)

Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.