Acts 20:32

Translations

Modern

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Traditional

And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

Literal

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, being able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all those having been sanctified.

Latin

Et nunc commendo vos Deo, et verbo gratiæ ipsius, qui potens est ædificare, et dare hæreditatem in sanctificatis omnibus.

Original

Greek

English

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

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

Related verses

Colossians 1:12
…giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Ephesians 1:14
…who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
Acts 26:18
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
Colossians 3:24
…because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
Colossians 2:7
…rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
Jeremiah 3:19
Then I said, ‘How I long to make you My sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of all the nations!’ I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and never turn away from following Me.
1 Peter 1:4–5
…and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
Jude 1:24–25
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
Ephesians 5:5
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Inheritance Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Luke, Gospel of Miletus, Miletum Paul the Apostle Travel

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Christian Minister: Say Good-Bye to the Congregation Edification: The Gospel, the Instrument of Elder in the Christian Church Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Grace: The Gospel, a Declaration of Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Figurative Intercession: Additional Instances of Paul, for God's People 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 Power of the Word Sanctification: All Saints are in a State of The Gospel is Called the Word of Grace The Gospel: Exhibits the Grace of God The Reward of Saints: Inheritance with Saints in Light The Scriptures: Designed For: Building up in the Faith Types of Christ: Joshua Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Acts 20:32

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