Acts 20:18-27 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Pathetic Appeal to Paul's Past Work at Ephesus and to his Present Position.

Acts 20:18. after what manner I was with you: cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:1.

Acts 20:19. serving the Lord: cf. Romans 1:1, Php_1:1. tears: cf. 1 Corinthians 2:3. trials: from the Jews; these are not specified in the narrative.

Acts 20:20. in houses: e.g. of Aquila.

Acts 20:21. repentance. Jesus: cf. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 f. bound. to Jerusalem: Romans 15:30

Acts 20:32 shows the same mood.

Acts 20:23. These intimations come afterwards (Acts 21:10 f.).

Acts 20:24. ministry. Jesus: somewhat different from Paul's usual statement on the subject.

Acts 20:25. How is he so sure he will never be at Ephesus again? Jewish hostility did not usually keep him from revisiting his churches, and he is indulging, at the period this chapter refers to, in plans of a journey to Spain (see Romans 15:24).

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Acts 20:18-27

18 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,

19 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:

20 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,

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

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

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

24 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.

25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

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

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