Acts 20:35

I have given you an example in everything: work to help those who are weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

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In The King James Version

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

In Context

34You know that I worked with my own hands to provide for my own needs, as well as for those who were with me.

36When he finished speaking, he kneeled down and prayed with all of them.

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Cross References

Psalms 41:1How happy are those who take care of the poor! When they are in trouble the Lord will save them.

Proverbs 19:17If you're kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord, and he will repay you well for what you've done.

Isaiah 35:3Make the weak hands strong, and make the trembling knees firm!

Matthew 10:8Heal those who are sick. Resurrect the dead. Cure the lepers. Drive out demons. You received freely, so give freely!

Luke 14:12Then he said to the man who had invited him, “When you give a lunch or a dinner, don't invite your friends, or your brothers, or your relatives, or your rich neighbors, for they may invite you back, and then you'd be repaid.

Acts 20:27I didn't hesitate to tell you everything God wants you to know.

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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