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Acts 20

Acts 20:23

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians · Acts 20:17–38
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Translations

Modern
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
Traditional
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Literal
…except that the Holy Spirit fully testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.
Latin
…nisi quod Spiritus Sanctus per omnes civitates mihi protestatur, dicens quoniam vincula et tribulationes Jerosolymis me manent.

Original

Greek
English
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

Notes

Acts 20:23

the Holy Spirit warns me: See, for example, 21:10–12.

Acts 20:18–38

Paul’s message to the elders (leaders) of the church in Ephesus describes his life and work among them. He also calls these leaders to show the same kind of commitment as they continue the ministry.

In this message, Paul points to his own life as an example. He shows his honesty and care for people (20:18–21, 26, 31). He also speaks about what will happen in the future (20:22–23, 25, 29–30). He warns them about false teachers (people who teach wrong ideas about God; 20:29–30). And he urges the elders to stay alert and faithful (20:28, 31).

Through his example, Paul shows what it means to lead as a servant, with sacrifice and careful attention.

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul) Philip The Gift of Prophecy

Events

Glossary

Bishop Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Gospel Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Letter to the Romans Luke, Gospel of Pastor Paul the Apostle Persecution Presbyter Prophecy Titus, Letter to Travel

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Paul Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Comparatively Light Afflictions of Saints, are Comparatively Light Character: Firmness: Paul Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Say Good-Bye to the Congregation Courage: Paul, in Going to Jerusalem, Despite his Impressions That Bonds and Imprisonments Awaited Him Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In Joy of Paul, when he Went up to Jerusalem Miletus: Paul Sends to Ephesus for the Elders of the Congregation, and Addresses Them At Paul: Declares he Was Going Bound in Spirit to Jerusalem Paul: His Resolute Determination to Go to Jerusalem Despite Repeated Warnings Paul: Persecutions Endured By Prudence: His Lack of Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning