Acts 20:33

I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

In Context

32And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, who is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the sanctified.

34Ye yourselves know, that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:12If others partake of this power over you, do not we still more? But we used not this power; but we bear all things, that we may not cause any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That, in preaching the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, that I use not to the full my power in the gospel.

2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was present with you, and in want, I was a charge to no one; for what was lacking to me the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied; and in every thing I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will keep myself.

1 Thessalonians 2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness;

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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