Acts 20:33
Silver, or gold, or raiment have I not coveted;
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
In Context
34and you know to the necessity of myself, and of those who are with me, these hands have ministered.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 9:12And if others have this power over you, much more have we. But we are not used in this power; but we bear all, lest in any thing we should hinder the gospel of the Meshiha.
1 Corinthians 9:18What, then, is my reward? That while preaching without expenses I may perform the annunciation of the Meshiha, and not abuse the power that is given to me in the gospel.
2 Corinthians 11:9And being come among you, I burdened no man of you; for my want the brethren who came from Makedunia supplied: and in every thing have I kept myself, and will keep, that I may not be burdensome to you.
1 Thessalonians 2:5For never have we used flattering speech, as you know, nor for an occasion of covetousness, Aloha witnesseth.
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 →