Acts 20:19

serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and trials which befell me by the plottings of the Jews;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

18And when they were come to him, he said to them: Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you the whole time;

20how I kept back nothing that was profitable, that I should not announce it to you, and teach you, publicly and from house to house;

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Cross References

John 12:26If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any one serve me, him will the Father honor.

Acts 13:50But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out from their borders.

Acts 14:19But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; and having persuaded the people, and stoned Paul, they drew him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.

Acts 17:13But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew that also at Beroea the word of God was preached by Paul, they came, stirring up the people there also.

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 →

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