Acts 20:23
Saue that ye holy Ghost witnesseth in euery citie, saying, that bondes and afflictions abide me.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 8:29Then the Spirit said vnto Philip, Goe neere and ioyne thy selfe to yonder charet.
Acts 14:22Confirming the disciples hearts, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, affirming that we must through many afflictions enter into the kingdome of God.
Acts 21:11And when he was come vnto vs, he tooke Pauls girdle, and bound his owne hands and feete, and sayd, Thus sayth the holy Ghost, So shall the Iewes at Hierusalem binde the man that oweth this girdle, and shall deliuer him into the hands of the Gentiles.
1 Thessalonians 3:3That no man should be moued with these afflictions: for ye your selues knowe, that we are appointed thereunto.
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 →