Acts 20:35
In every way I showed you that working hard like this it is necessary to help the weak, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
34You yourselves know that these hands have supplied my own needs, and of those who were with me.
36When he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
Cross References
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You have received free of charge, give free of charge.
Luke 14:12Then He said directly to His host: “Whenever you give a dinner or a supper, do not invite your friends, nor your brothers, nor your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid.
Acts 20:27because I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
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 →