Acts 20:24

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Acts 20:1-38

THIRD JOURNEY As in the last lesson, it is recommended that the text of the present one be read through at a single sitting, and two or three times if possible, before considering the comments, which then will be more valuable. Some time had been spent again in Antioch, after which the whole territory of Phrygia and Galatia, in Asia minor, was once more traversed for the purpose indicated in 18:23. Ephesus was duly reached (Acts 19:1 ), where Paul found a condition of things explained by the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Acts 20:24-26

Chapter 78 Prayer Almighty God, thou art ever warning us. Our whole life is a warning of its own uncertainty and assured brevity. Give us understanding of these things, that we waste not golden hours. In the midst of life we are in death. Our house is built over our grave. Oh that men were wise, that they knew these things, that they would consider their latter end. Every day may be our last. Teach us so to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom; yet give us triumph in Christ... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Acts 20:17-38

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. (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 showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Acts 20:24

Neither do I count my life (literally, my soul ) more precious than myself, having consecrated all my endeavours, my thoughts, my life, my whole self, body and soul, to God's service. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17-27

17-27 The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would in any office serve the Lord acceptably, and profitably to others, must do it with humility. He was a plain preacher, one that spoke his message so as to be understood. He was a powerful preacher; he preached the gospel as a testimony to them if they received it; but as a testimony against them if they rejected it. He was a profitable preacher; one that aimed to inform their judgments, and reform their hearts... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Acts 20:1-99

Acts 20 IN ACTS WE are simply told that Paul gave much exhortation to the saints in Macedonia, that he visited Greece, and that to avoid the persecuting Jews he returned through Macedonia on his way back to Asia. Verse Act_20:4 gives us the names of his travelling companions on this return journey, though they went ahead across the sea and waited for him at Troas. In verse Act_20:5 Luke again uses the pronoun “us,” which shows that at this point he again made one of the party. Paul, Luke and... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 20:22-27

Paul warned of coming affliction: v. 22. And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there; v. 23. save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. v. 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. v. 25. And... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 20:17-38

C.—THE APOSTLE PAUL’S FAREWELL DISCOURSE TO THE EPHESIAN ELDERS, AT MILETUSActs 20:17-3817And [But] from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, [how, πῶς] from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner [om. after what manner] I have been with you at all seasons [the whole time], 19Serving the Lord with all humility of mind [om. of mind], and with many [om. many8] tears, and temptations, which... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Acts 20:24

Acts THE FIGHT WITH WILD BEASTS AT EPHESUS PARTING COUNSELS A FULFILLED ASPIRATION Act_20:24 . - 2Ti_4:7 . I do not suppose that Paul in prison, and within sight of martyrdom, remembered his words at Ephesus. But the fact that what was aspiration whilst he was in the very thick of his difficulties came to be calm retrospect at the close is to me very beautiful and significant. ‘So that I may finish my course,’ said he wistfully; whilst before him there lay dangers clearly discerned and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Acts 20:13-27

a Parting Message Acts 20:13-27 The vessel had to stop at Miletus and Paul sent word to the Ephesian elders, urging them to come and see him. He spent the day in their company, and before parting delivered this pathetic and helpful address. There are many incidental touches revealing the nature of his work in the great city, of which there is little or no mention elsewhere in the Acts. For instance, we were not aware of his tears and trials through the opposition of the Jews, Acts 20:19 ,... read more

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