Acts 20:33
I never had any desire for anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
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In The King James Version
I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
In Context
Cross References
Numbers 16:15Moses got really angry and said to the Lord, “Don't accept their offerings. I have never taken even a donkey from them or treated any of them badly.”
1 Corinthians 9:12If others exercise this right over you, don't we deserve it even more? Even so we did not exercise this right. On the contrary we would rather put up with anything than hold back the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 9:18then what reward do I have? It's the opportunity to share the good news without charging for it, not demanding my rights as a worker for the good news.
2 Corinthians 11:9When I was there with you and needed something, I wasn't a burden to anyone because the believers who came from Macedonia took care of my needs. I was determined never to be a burden to you and I never shall.
1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we've never used flattering words. Nor were we covering up some greedy, selfish attitude—as God is our 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 →