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Acts 20

Acts 20:35

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

Modern
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Traditional
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Literal
In everything I showed you that by thus laboring, it is necessary to aid those being weak, and also to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Latin
Omnia ostendi vobis, quoniam sic laborantes, oportet suscipere infirmos ac meminisse verbi Domini Jesu: quoniam ipse dixit: Beatius est magis dare, quam accipere.

Original

Greek
English
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Notes

Acts 20:35

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’: This saying of Jesus does not appear in the Gospels.

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.

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Acts of Kindness All Christians should be As Missionaries in Visiting and Relieving the Poor, the Sick Being a Good Steward Being Greedy Being Stingy Christian Conduct: Being Liberal to Others Christian Minister: Say Good-Bye to the Congregation Christian Service Christmas Comparing Ourselves Devotion to God Doing for Others Encouraging Others Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In Example: Paul, Our Fellowship of the Righteous Financial Problems Fundraisers Generosity Gift Giving Giver Habits Helping Helping Friends Helping Others Helping the Needy Helping the Poor Helping Those in Need Industry: Requisite to Supply: Wants of Others Investment Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Labor: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Blessings Connected With Liberality: Exhortations To Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Labour to be Enabled to Exercise Living for Today Lotteries Material Wealth Mental Disability