Acts 20:24

Translations

Modern

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But on no account do I make my life dear to myself, so as to finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus: to testify fully to the gospel of the grace of God.

Latin

Sed nihil horum vereor: nec facio animam meam pretiosiorem quam me, dummodo consummem cursum meum, et ministerium verbi quod accepi a Domino Jesu, testificari Evangelium gratiæ Dei.

Original

Greek

English

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Notes

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) The Grace of God

Events

Paul speaks to Ephesian Elders

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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 Luke, Gospel of Pastor Paul the Apostle Persecution Presbyter Titus, Letter to Travel

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Paul Afflictions of Saints, are Comparatively Light Character: Firmness: Paul Christian Minister: Call of 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 Finish the Race Finishing Well God's Grace Gospel: Called: The Grace of God Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Grace: The Gospel, a Declaration of Joy of Paul, when he Went up to Jerusalem Joy: Ministers should Finish Their Course With Miletus: Paul Sends to Ephesus for the Elders of the Congregation, and Addresses Them At Ministers: should be Devoted Ministry Natural Life: should be Laid Down, If Necessary, for Christ Paul: Declares he Was Going Bound in Spirit to Jerusalem Paul: Persecutions Endured By Prudence: His Lack of Quitting Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Retirement Running the Race Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: Paul Self-Denial: Paul, in not Regarding Even his Life Dear to Himself The Apostles: Called by Christ The Apostles: Called by The Holy Spirit The Gospel is Called the Gospel of the Grace of God

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