Acts 20:31

Watch therefore, remembering that for the space of three years I ceased not by night and by day to warn every one with tears.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

In Context

30And from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them.

32And now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to the word of his grace: who is able to edify you, and to give you an inheritance among all that are sanctified.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:25but while men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away.

Luke 21:36Watch therefore and be constant in prayer, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these things, which shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Acts 19:10And this he did for two years; so that all the inhabitants of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 20:11Then he went up again, and having broken bread and eaten, and conversed with them a considerable time, even till break of day, he departed.

Acts 24:17Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

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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