Acts 20:24

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Acts 20:1-38

Restful and mastered by Christ, Paul was yet restless and resistless in devotion to the enterprise of his Lord. These facts are evident throughout this chapter. We follow him in rapid movements, always calm and confident. After tarrying in Greece for three months, he found that a plot was laid against his life and quickly passed overland. Detained in Troas, he ministered to the saints and strengthened their hearts. It was while here that Eutychus, overcome with sleep, fell to death, from... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:22-24

THE CHRISTIAN COURSE‘And now, behold, I go bound in the Spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy.’ Acts 20:22-Jeremiah : St. Paul is here under the influence of a resistless power. As we look into the narrative we see gathering round this conviction... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:24

THE MINISTRY‘The ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus.’ Acts 20:24 These words from St. Paul’s charge to the Ephesian clergy who met him at Miletus tell of a ministry, and of Him Who commissioned men to exercise it in His Church. I. The work of the ministry.—‘The ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus.’ The words imply a work to be done by a servant, a service to be rendered. There is signified the dedication and devotion of a life to the noblest and loftiest of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:1-38

PAUL’S JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM AND THEN TO ROME (19:21-28:31). Here we begin a new section of Acts. It commences with Paul’s purposing to go to Jerusalem, followed by an incident, which, while it brings to the conclusion his ministry in Ephesus, very much introduces the new section. From this point on all changes. Paul’s ‘journey to Jerusalem’ and then to Rome has begun, with Paul driven along by the Holy Spirit. The ending of the previous section as suggested by the closing summary in Acts 19:20... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:3-38

The Journey to Jerusalem (20:3-21:16). As we read this section of Acts some of it may seem a little pointless and repetitive. But we must recognise in it what Luke is doing. One purpose that he has in mind is to depict Paul’s journey as a slow, inexorable progress with the final goal in mind. He wants to hang out the suspense as he slowly approaches Jerusalem and the bonds that await him. But a second purpose that he has in mind is to bring out how successful has been the spread of the word.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17-38

Paul’s Address To The Elders of the Ephesian Church (20:17-38). read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:22-24

He Describes What Has Caused Him To Want To Speak To Them And The Fate That Awaits Him (22-24). “And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will befall me there, save that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.” He declares that he is not sure what is to befall him but does know that bonds and affliction await him, and that he must necessarily go forward. He cannot escape, for he is already bound by... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17-35

Acts 20:17-Habakkuk : . Paul’ s Speech to the Elders of Ephesus at Miletus.— See Ramsay, art. “ Miletus” in HDB, as to the difficulties of the journey at that period from Miletus to Ephesus; one had to sail to Priene and make from there a journey of 25 miles across the mountains to Ephesus. The elders or presbyters ( mg.) , afterwards called “ bishops” or “ overseers” ( Acts 20:28), make the toilsome journey, and Paul addresses them. We have had Paul addressing Jews (ch. 13 ) and Gentiles... read more

Arthur Peake

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

Acts 20:18-Daniel : . 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... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 20:24

None of these things move me; they cannot deter me from my duty. Neither count I my life before dear unto myself; I am so far from fearing bonds, that I would not fear death itself. He is said to account his life precious, or dear, that spares it; as 2 Kings 1:13,2 Kings 1:14. My course; his general course of Christianity, or the special course of his ministry; in either of which there is a race to be run, and a prize to be got, 2 Timothy 4:7. It implies the great and constant labour that all... read more

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