Acts 20:33

I coveted no one's silver, gold, or clothing.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

In Context

32And now, brothers, I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

34You yourselves know that these hands of mine ministered to my own needs and to the needs of those who were with me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:12If others have a share in this right over you, do not we have it even more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure everything so that we may not give any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That when I preach, I may present the gospel of Christ free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

2 Corinthians 11:9When I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

1 Thessalonians 2:5God is our witness that we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed, as you well 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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