Acts 20:33

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

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

In Context

32Now I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are being sanctified.

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

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Cross References

Numbers 16:15Moses was very angry and said to Yahweh, “Do not respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them, and I have not harmed any of them.”

1 Corinthians 9:12If others exercised this right from you, do we not have even more? But we did not claim this right. Instead we endured everything rather than be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That when I preach, I may offer the gospel without charge and so not take full use of my right in the gospel.

2 Corinthians 11:9When I was with you and I was in need, I did not burden anyone. For my needs were met by the brothers who came from Macedonia. In everything I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and I will continue to do that.

1 Thessalonians 2:5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor as an excuse to cover up greed— 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 →

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