Acts 20
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- 20:28 Be on your guard, for yourselves and for the whole flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to shepherd the church of God, which he won for himself through his own blood. 19
- 20:24 But I set no value on my life, as if it were precious to me. All I want is to run my course to the end and carry out the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus: to bear full witness to the gospel of the grace of God. 18
- 20:35 In every way I set you an example: by working hard like this we must come to the aid of the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" 9
- 20:7 On the first day of the week we met together to break bread. Paul spoke with the people there, because he intended to leave the next day, and his talk went on until midnight. 7
- 20:31 So be watchful, and remember: for three years I did not stop, night or day, admonishing each one of you with tears. 7
- 20:27 I never drew back from making known to you God's whole plan. 6
- 20:21 To Jews and Greeks alike I bore solemn witness about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus. 4
- 20:29 Once I have gone, I know, savage wolves will force their way in among you, with no mercy for the flock. 4
- 20:32 And now I place you in the care of God and of the message of his grace. That message has power to build you up and to give you your share among all who have been made holy. 4
- 20:19 I worked as the Lord's servant, with all humility and with tears, enduring the trials that the plots of the Jews brought on me. 3
- 20:20 You know how I held back nothing that was for your good, but made it known to you and taught you, in public and from house to house. 3
- 20:23 except that in one city after another the Holy Spirit bears witness to me that chains and hardships lie ahead of me. 3
- 20:17 From Miletus he sent word to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. 2
- 20:30 And from your own ranks people will stand up and speak twisted things, to lure the disciples into following them. 2
- 20:33 I never set my heart on anyone's silver or gold or clothing. 2
- 20:34 You know yourselves that I provided for my own needs, and for those who were with me, with these hands. 2
- 20:18 When they had come, he said to them, "From the first day I set foot in the province of Asia, you have seen what kind of life I led among you the whole time. 1
- 20:26 So on this day I solemnly tell you: I am free from guilt for anyone's blood. 1
- 20:36 After saying this, he knelt down and prayed with them all. 1
- 20:38 Above all, they were pained by what he had said, that they would not see his face any more. Then they went with him down to the ship. 1
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- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 3 — Regeneration by Faith cites Acts 20:21
…the Apostles received and such the course which Paul followed, as is narrated by Luke (Acts 20:21). But clinging superstitiously to the juxtaposition of the syllables, they attend not to…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Missional Life cites Acts 20:24
…are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Acts 20:24 — “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Jim Elliot — The Martyr Who Gained What He Could Not Lose cites Acts 20:24
…a servant receives orders from a master — available, obedient, unfrightened. He had taken Acts 20:24 as his personal commission: “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Pastoral Calling cites Acts 20:27
…with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.” Acts 20:27 — “For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.” Romans 8:28 — “And…
- Men Who Tended the Flock ·
Richard Baxter — The Reformed Pastor Who Visited Every Door cites Acts 20:28
…his own soul was not merely personally compromised but pastorally disabled. He quoted Acts 20:28 and then unpacked its first clause with piercing intensity: “Keep watch over yourselves…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
Tears at a Train Window cites Acts 20:31
…the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.” — Acts 20:31, ASV A Boy from the Mission School Most of the people John Hyde led to Christ are…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix M: Church Conduct cites Acts xx. 7
…and of the first disciples would lead us to observe this ordinance every Lord's day. (Acts xx. 7.) (2) What ought to be the character of the meeting at which the saints are assembled for…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.4 The Fourth Commandment cites Acts 20: 7
…of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them.’ Acts 20: 7; 1 Cor 16: 2. Here was both preaching and breaking of bread on this day. Augustine and…
- The Key Teachings of Ignatius of Antioch ·
My Charter Is Jesus Christ cites ACTS 20:7
…of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them. ACTS 20:7 The prophets were His disciples It would be wrong, though, to think that Ignatius…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 8: To the Ends of the Earth ·
The Boy Who Fell Asleep cites Acts 20:7–12
…hearing about Jesus, so much that they stayed up all night long. Read it in your Bible: Acts 20:7–12 Dear God, thank you that you are stronger than death. Thank you for my church family and…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix A: Scripture Texts That Moulded George Müller cites Acts xx. 7
…4.) "Upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread." (Acts xx. 7.) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with…
- Knots Untied ·
Worship cites Acts xx. 7
…of the early Christians, though they met on the first day instead of the seventh. (Acts xx. 7; 1 Cor. xvi. 2.) To assemble in God’s house on the Christian Sabbath has been the custom…
- Knots Untied ·
The Sabbath cites Acts xx. 7
…of Christ. I find distinct mention of their keeping one day of the week as a holy day. (Acts xx. 7; 1 Cor. xvi. 2.) I find the day spoken of by one of them as “the Lord’s Day.” (Rev. i.…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 8: To the Ends of the Earth ·
Goodbye at Miletus cites Acts 20:17–38
…them and passed them on. Giving makes us happier than getting. Read it in your Bible: Acts 20:17–38 Dear God, thank you for the people who have taught me about you. Help me to remember that…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 3 — Of the Teachers and Ministers of the Church cites Acts 20:17
…is said to have called together, he, in the course of his address, designates as bishops (Acts 20:17). Here it is to be observed, that we have hitherto enumerated those offices only which…
- Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards ·
Notes cites Acts xx. 18
…Qualifications of Members of the Church, in compleat Standing. By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Acts xx. 18. Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what Manner I have been with…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
August cites Acts xx. 19
…“Men, follow!”—T. DeWitt Talmage. August 17 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind. Acts xx. 19. There is a legend of an artist who long sought for a piece of sandalwood, out of which…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
Part I. Concerning the nature of the affections and their importance in religion cites Acts 20:19
…by his being so full of tears: in 2 Cor. 2:4, he speaks of his “many tears;” and so Acts 20:19; and of his “tears that he shed continually night and day,” ver. 31. Now if anyone can…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
XII. Gracious and holy affections have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice cites Acts 20:19
…66:10, 11, Dan. 12:10, Rev. 3:10; Job 23:10; Zech 13:9; James 1:12, Rev. 2:10; Luke 8:13; Acts 20:19; James 1:2, 3; 1 Pet. 1:6. And they are called by this name, because hereby professors…
- The Key Teachings of Richard Baxter ·
The Work of Catechising cites ACTS 20:20
…unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house. ACTS 20:20 Here is the practice that made Kidderminster famous, and it is the most transferable…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 1 — Of the True Church cites Acts 20:20
…but from house to house, reminding each individually of the doctrine of salvation (Acts 20:20, 21). Three things are here to be observed. First, Whatever be the holiness which the…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 12 — Of the Discipline of the Church, and Its Principal Use in Censures and Excommunication cites Acts 20:20
…the blood of all men,” because he had not shunned to declare “all the counsel of God” (Acts 20:20, 26, 27) Then does doctrine obtain force and authority, not only when the minister…
- The Key Teachings of Derek Prince ·
Laying the Foundation cites ACTS 20:21
…and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. ACTS 20:21 He believed much modern evangelism had skipped this step. People were invited to believe…
- The Ten Commandments ·
4.2 Repentance cites Acts 20: 21
…in it terminus ad quem, a returning unto the Lord. It is called ‘Repentance towards God.’ Acts 20: 21. It is not enough, when we repent, to leave old sins; but we must engage in God’s…
- Old Paths ·
Repentance cites Acts xx. 21
…and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Acts xx. 21.)—What was the description which Paul gave of his own ministry, when he made his defence…
- Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners ·
A Brief Account of the Author’s Imprisonment cites Acts xx. 23
…“ The Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city,” “ that bonds and afflictions abide me,” Acts xx. 23. I have verily thought that my soul and it have sometimes reasoned about the sore and sad…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Eternity of God cites Acts 20:23
…for glory and honour, eternal life’. The people of God here are in a suffering condition. Acts 20:23. ‘Bonds and afflictions abide me.’ The wicked are clad in purple, and fare deliciously…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Introduction: The Sent Ones Who Would Not Stop cites Acts 20:24
…the Lord Jesus has given me — the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace” (Acts 20:24, NIV). To consider one’s life worth nothing is not morbidity or self-hatred; it is the…
- Communion with God ·
Of communion with Christ in a conjugal relation, in its consequential affections cites Acts xx. 24
…unto them; every thing that his Father hath committed to him as Mediator to be revealed, Acts xx. 24. And the apostle declares how this is done, 1 Cor. ii. 10, 11, “ ‘God hath revealed these…
- Communion with God ·
Other consequential affections cites Acts xx. 24
…the same mind and heart in us, we are none of his. 2. They value him above their lives. Acts xx. 24, “My life is not dear, that I may perfect my course with joy, and the ministry I have…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 3 ·
Day 30 — Finish the Race cites Acts 20:24
…from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” — Acts 20:24 (BSB) Here we are at the last day of this book, and the last day of the Sons of the King…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
November cites Acts xx. 24
…27 These have turned the world upside down. Acts xvii. 6. None of these things move me. Acts xx. 24. The men that move the world are the ones who do not let the world move them.—Selected.…
- Practical Religion ·
Zeal cites Acts xx. 24
…that I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the Gospel of the grace of God." (Acts xx. 24.) Hear him again, when he writes to the Philippians: "This one thing I do; I press…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
February cites Acts xx. 24
…all. So let us meet His greatness and grace. February 9 “None of these things move me” (Acts xx. 24). The best evidence of God's presence is the devil's growl. So wrote good Mr. Spurgeon…
- Samuel Ajayi Crowther (For Teens) ·
Ravens cites Acts 20:24
…which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” — Acts 20:24 (ASV) Being a bishop on the Niger meant a diocese with no roads, stretching over three…
- The Key Teachings of Catherine Booth ·
Getting the Truth Home cites ACTS 20:24
…me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy. ACTS 20:24 Weighing it There is much gold here, and some danger. The talk of laws and success can be…
- The Key Teachings of Corrie ten Boom ·
A Tramp for the Lord cites ACTS 20:24
…me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy. ACTS 20:24 FOR REFLECTION AND ACTION 1. Ask God plainly where you are sent — not in the future, but…
- Portraits of Courage – Samuel Ajayi Crowther ·
A Bishop in a Canoe cites Acts 20:24
…which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” — Acts 20:24, ASV A Diocese Without Roads The new bishop’s diocese had no boundaries anyone could draw…
- Portraits of Courage – Samuel Ajayi Crowther ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Acts 20:24
…bishop he lived dangerously, and in captivity he was fed by slaves. Scriptures to revisit Acts 20:24; 1 Kings 17:6. Reflection 1. What did the kindness of Abokko’s slaves mean to him? 2. Why…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites Acts 20:24
…[2 Cor. 12:2] which itself was wrote several years before he finished his course. [see Acts 20:24; 2 Tim. 4:7] So that he had after this, a long course to run, many battles to fight, many…
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