Acts 20:35
I have shown you all things, that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
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In Context
36And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
Cross References
Psalms 41:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in the time of trouble.
Proverbs 19:17He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Isaiah 35:3Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons: freely ye have received, freely give.
Luke 14:12Then said he also to him that invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbors; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made thee.
Acts 20:27For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God.
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 →