📖 Acts — Chapter 20 (KJV)
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Acts 20:1 And Rafter the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
Acts 20:2 And when he had gone over Rthose parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
Acts 20:3 And there abode three months. And when Rthe Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.
Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him into Asia RSopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
Acts 20:5 These going before tarried for us at RTroas.
Acts 20:6 And we sailed away from RPhilippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
Acts 20:7 And upon Rthe first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
Acts 20:8 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
Acts 20:9 And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, Rbeing fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.
Acts 20:10 And Paul went down, Rand fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
Acts 20:11 When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, Reven till break of day, so he departed.
Acts 20:12 And they brought the young man alive, and Rwere not a little comforted.
Acts 20:13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, Rminding himself to go afoot.
Acts 20:14 And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.
Acts 20:15 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to RMiletus.
Acts 20:16 For Paul Rhad determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
Acts 20:17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called Rthe elders of the church.
Acts 20:18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, Rfrom the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
Acts 20:19 RServing the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:
Acts 20:20 And how RI kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
Acts 20:21 RTestifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 20:22 And now, behold, RI go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
Acts 20:23 Save that Rthe Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Acts 20:24 But Rnone 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.
Acts 20:25 And now, behold, RI know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Acts 20:26 Wherefore RI take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
Acts 20:27 For RI have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Acts 20:28 RTake heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous Rwolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Acts 20:30 Also Rof your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Acts 20:31 Therefore Rwatch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, RI commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Acts 20:33 I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
Acts 20:34 Yea, ye yourselves know, Rthat these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Acts 20:35 I have Rshewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20:36 And when he had thus spoken, Rhe kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
Acts 20:37 And they all Rwept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
Acts 20:38 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. RAnd they accompanied him unto the ship.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 20:1–12 — The journey includes encouragement and the restoration of Eutychus
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul travels through Macedonia and Greece, then gathers with believers at Troas. During his long discourse Eutychus falls from a window; Paul attends him, and the young man’s life brings comfort to the company.
Key Truth: Join teaching and encouragement with attentive care for people.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And after the ____ was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced …” (Acts 20:1)
Find it in Acts 20:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “When he therefore was come up again, and had broken ____ , and eaten, and talked a long while, even till …” (Acts 20:11)
Find it in Acts 20:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.” (Acts 20:12)
Find it in Acts 20:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 20:13–24 — Paul recalls his ministry and commitment before the Ephesian elders
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Journeying toward Jerusalem, Paul calls the Ephesian elders to Miletus. He recalls humble service, tears, public and household teaching, repentance and faith, and his commitment to finish the ministry despite expected bonds.
Key Truth: Fulfill entrusted witness with humility and perseverance.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And we ____ before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to …” (Acts 20:13)
Find it in Acts 20:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Serving the LORD with all ____ of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell …” (Acts 20:19)
Find it in Acts 20:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… none of these things move me, neither count I my ____ dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course …” (Acts 20:24)
Find it in Acts 20:24 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 20:25–38 — The elders are charged to shepherd and remember generosity
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul declares his faithful counsel and warns of dangers to the flock from without and within. He commends the elders to God, recalls work and care for the weak, quotes Jesus on giving, and parts amid prayer and tears.
Key Truth: Protect entrusted people through truthful teaching and practical generosity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And now, ____ , I know that ye all, among whom I have …” (Acts 20:25)
Find it in Acts 20:25 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And now, ____ , I commend you to God, and to the word …” (Acts 20:32)
Find it in Acts 20:32 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Sorrowing most of all for the ____ which he spake, that they should see his face no …” (Acts 20:38)
Find it in Acts 20:38 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
John 10:11 — Jesus’ good-shepherd teaching connects with the charge to care for God’s flock.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Who needs your attentive encouragement, protection, or practical generosity?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Acts 20:1–12 (The journey includes encouragement and the restoration of Eutychus) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Acts 20:13–24 (Paul recalls his ministry and commitment before the Ephesian elders) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Acts 20:25–38 (The elders are charged to shepherd and remember generosity) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What priority outweighs Paul's concern for his own life?
5. What practical obligation is linked with the remembered saying of Jesus?
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