Acts 20:24

But my life is accounted by me as nothing, so that I may but finish my course, and the ministration which I have received from our Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 the Holy Spirit in every city, testifieth to me and saith: Bonds and afflictions await thee.

25And now, I know that ye will see my face no more, all of you among whom I have travelled and preached the kingdom of God.

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Cross References

John 15:27And do ye also testify; for ye have been with me from the beginning.

Acts 1:17For he was numbered with us, and had a part in this ministry.

Acts 11:23And when he came there, and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced: and he entreated them, that with all their heart, they would adhere to our Lord.

Acts 20:21while I testified to Jews and to Gentiles, as to repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Messiah.

Acts 21:13Then Paul answered and said: What do ye, weeping and crushing my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of our Lord Jesus Messiah.

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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