Acts 20:21

I earnestly pointed both Jews and Greeks to the repentance that leads to God, and to faith in Jesus, our Lord.

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In The King James Version

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

In Context

20I never shrank from telling you anything that could be helpful to you, or from teaching you both in public and in private.

22And now, under spiritual constraint, I am here on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

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Cross References

Matthew 4:17At that time Jesus began to proclaim – “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Mark 1:15“The time has come, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the good news.”

Luke 13:3No, I tell you; but, unless you repent, you will all perish as they did.

Luke 15:7So, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one outcast who repents, than over ninety-nine religious people, who have no need to repent.

Luke 24:47and that repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations – beginning at Jerusalem.

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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