Acts 20:33

"No man’s silver or gold of clothing did I ever covet.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

32"And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace. He is able to build you up, and to give you your inheritance among all those who are consecrated.

34"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:12If others share this authority over you, do not I far more? Yet I have not availed myself of it, but am patiently enduring; so that I may not in any way hinder the progress of Christ’s gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my wage? This, that I can make the gospel free where I carry it; and that I can refrain from using my rights as a preacher of the gospel.

2 Corinthians 11:9Even when I lacked the actual necessities of life while I was with you, I was a burden to no one; for whatever I lacked, the brothers from Macedonia supplied, when they came. So I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.

1 Thessalonians 2:5For as you well know, I never resorted to flattery, nor to any pretext for enriching myself. God is my 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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