Acts 20:35
I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary 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.’”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
In Context
36And when he had said these things, kneeling down, he prayed with all of them.
Cross References
Psalms 41:1Unto the end. The understanding of the sons of Korah.
Proverbs 19:17Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees!
Matthew 10:8Cure the infirm, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You have received freely, so give freely.
Luke 14:12Then he also said to the one who had invited him: “When you prepare a lunch or dinner, do not choose to call your friends, or your brothers, or your relatives, or your wealthy neighbors, lest perhaps they might then invite you in return and repayment would made to you.
Acts 20:27For I have not turned aside in the least from announcing every counsel of God to you.
Matthew Henry on Acts 20:18-36
Paul's Address to the Elders of Ephesus. 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you… Read the whole commentary →