Acts 20:24

But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

In Context

23except that in city after city the Holy Spirit is warning me that bonds and afflictions are awaiting me.

25And now I know that not one of you among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will ever see my face again.

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Cross References

John 15:27"and you to shall bear witness because you have been with me from the first.

Acts 1:17"For he was numbered among us, and he did get his allotted share of this ministry.

Acts 11:23When he arrived, and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord, with full purpose of heart;

Acts 20:21testifying both to Jews and Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 21:13"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."

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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