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Acts 20
New King James Version

### Journeys in Greece

20 After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and (A)departed to go to Macedonia. 2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to (B)Greece 3 and stayed three months. And (C)when the Jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. 4 And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also (D)Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and (E)Gaius of Derbe, and (F)Timothy, and (G)Tychicus and (H)Trophimus of Asia. 5 These men, going ahead, waited for us at (I)Troas. 6 But we sailed away from Philippi after (J)the Days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days joined them (K)at Troas, where we stayed seven days.

### Ministering at Troas

7 Now on (L)the first day of the week, when the disciples came together (M)to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps (N)in the upper room where [a]they were gathered together. 9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. 10 But Paul went down, (O)fell on him, and embracing him said, (P)“Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him.” 11 Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed. 12 And they brought the young man in alive, and they were not a little comforted.

### From Troas to Miletus

13 Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had [b]given orders, intending himself to go on foot. 14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene. 15 We sailed from there, and the next day came opposite Chios. The following day we arrived at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. The next day we came to Miletus. 16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for (Q)he was hurrying (R)to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on (S)the Day of Pentecost.

### The Ephesian Elders Exhorted

17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18 And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, (T)from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, 19 serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me (U)by the plotting of the Jews; 20 how (V)I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 (W)testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, (X)repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 And see, now (Y)I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, 23 except that (Z)the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. 24 [c]But (AA)none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, (AB)so that I may finish my [d]race with joy, (AC)and the ministry (AD)which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am (AE)innocent[e] of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not [f]shunned to declare to you (AF)the whole counsel of God. 28 (AG)Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit (AH)has made you overseers, to shepherd the church [g]of God (AI)which He purchased (AJ)with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure (AK)savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also (AL)from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking [h]perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that (AM)for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.

32 “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and (AN)to the word of His grace, which is able (AO)to build you up and give you (AP)an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. 34 [i]Yes, you yourselves know (AQ)that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. 35 I have shown you in every way, (AR)by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

36 And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. 37 Then they all (AS)wept [j]freely, and (AT)fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, 38 sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

#### Footnotes

1. Acts 20:8 NU, M we
2. Acts 20:13 arranged it
3. Acts 20:24 NU But I do not count my life of any value or dear to myself
4. Acts 20:24 course
5. Acts 20:26 Lit. clean
6. Acts 20:27 avoided declaring
7. Acts 20:28 M of the Lord and God
8. Acts 20:30 misleading
9. Acts 20:34 NU, M omit Yes
10. Acts 20:37 Lit. much

#### Cross references

1. Acts 20:1 : 1 Cor. 16:5; 1 Tim. 1:3
2. Acts 20:2 : Acts 17:15; 18:1
3. Acts 20:3 : Acts 9:23; 23:12; 25:3; 2 Cor. 11:26
4. Acts 20:4 : Acts 19:29; Col. 4:10
5. Acts 20:4 : Acts 19:29
6. Acts 20:4 : Acts 16:1
7. Acts 20:4 : Eph. 6:21; Col. 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:12; Titus 3:12
8. Acts 20:4 : Acts 21:29; 2 Tim. 4:20
9. Acts 20:5 : 2 Cor. 2:12; 2 Tim. 4:13
10. Acts 20:6 : Ex. 12:14, 15
11. Acts 20:6 : Acts 16:8; 2 Cor. 2:12; 2 Tim. 4:13
12. Acts 20:7 : 1 Cor. 16:2; Rev. 1:10
13. Acts 20:7 : Acts 2:42, 46; 20:11; 1 Cor. 10:16
14. Acts 20:8 : Acts 1:13
15. Acts 20:10 : 1 Kin. 17:21; 2 Kin. 4:34
16. Acts 20:10 : Matt. 9:23, 24; Mark 5:39
17. Acts 20:16 : Acts 18:21; 19:21; 21:4
18. Acts 20:16 : Acts 24:17
19. Acts 20:16 : Acts 2:1; 1 Cor. 16:8
20. Acts 20:18 : Acts 18:19; 19:1, 10; 20:4, 16
21. Acts 20:19 : Acts 20:3
22. Acts 20:20 : Acts 20:27
23. Acts 20:21 : Acts 18:5; 19:10
24. Acts 20:21 : Mark 1:15
25. Acts 20:22 : Acts 19:21
26. Acts 20:23 : Acts 21:4, 11
27. Acts 20:24 : Acts 21:13
28. Acts 20:24 : Acts 13:25; 2 Tim. 4:7
29. Acts 20:24 : Acts 1:17
30. Acts 20:24 : Gal. 1:1
31. Acts 20:26 : Acts 18:6; 2 Cor. 7:2
32. Acts 20:27 : Luke 7:30; John 15:15; Eph. 1:11
33. Acts 20:28 : Luke 12:32; John 21:15–17; Acts 20:29; [1 Tim. 4:16]; 1 Pet. 5:2
34. Acts 20:28 : 1 Cor. 12:28
35. Acts 20:28 : Eph. 1:7, 14; Col. 1:14; Titus 2:14; Heb. 9:12; [1 Pet. 1:19]; Rev. 5:9
36. Acts 20:28 : Heb. 9:14
37. Acts 20:29 : Ezek. 22:27; Matt. 7:15
38. Acts 20:30 : 1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 1:15
39. Acts 20:31 : Acts 19:8, 10; 24:17
40. Acts 20:32 : Heb. 13:9
41. Acts 20:32 : Acts 9:31
42. Acts 20:32 : Acts 26:18; Eph. 1:14, 18; 5:5; Col. 1:12; 3:24; [Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4]
43. Acts 20:34 : Acts 18:3; 1 Cor. 4:12; 1 Thess. 2:9; 2 Thess. 3:8
44. Acts 20:35 : Rom. 15:1; 1 Cor. 9:12; 2 Cor. 11:9, 12; Eph. 4:28; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:8
45. Acts 20:37 : Acts 21:13
46. Acts 20:37 : Gen. 45:14

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