Acts 20:18

When they arrived, he told them, “You know how I always behaved while I was with you from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

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In The King James Version

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,

In Context

17From Miletus Paul sent a message to the elders of the church in Ephesus.

19I served the Lord in humility and in tears. I put up with the troubles and stress caused by the plots of the Jews.

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Cross References

Acts 19:1While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul took the inland route and arrived in Ephesus where he found some believers.

2 Corinthians 1:12We take pride in the fact—and our conscience confirms it—that we have acted properly towards people, and especially to you. We have followed God's principles of holiness and sincerity, not according to worldly wisdom but through the grace of God.

1 Thessalonians 1:5The good news we brought to you wasn't just words, but had power too, for the Holy Spirit completely convinced you. In the same way you know what kind of men we are since we demonstrated to you that we were working for your benefit.

2 Thessalonians 3:7You certainly know that you should follow our example, because while we were with you we weren't lazy,

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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