Bible Commentary

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. 33. I have coveted ] Rev. Ver. “ I coveted. ” But this seems unnecessary. The Apostle implies that the state of mind was his when he was with them and continues still. apparel ] In which Oriental wealth largely consisted. Hence Naaman brings “changes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:33”

And now, brethren, I 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. 32. And now, brethren, I commend his grace ] The oldest authorities omit “brethren.” I am to leave you, but I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:32”

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 31. Therefore watch ] The sort of watching implied is that unsleeping alertness which can never be taken by surprise. and remember, that by the space of three years ] As the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:31”

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 30. Also of your own selves, &c.] Better (with Rev. Ver.) “ And from among your own selves.” This gives an idea of the greater nearness of the apostasy which the Apostle predicts. Not some who may come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:30”

For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 29. For I know this ] The oldest MSS. (and the Rev. Ver.) have only “ I know.” that after my departing ] This noun is only used here, and most frequently in classical Greek signifies … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:29”

Take 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. 28. Take heed therefore unto yourselves ] The best MSS. omit “therefore.” The Apostle now resigns into their hands a charge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:28”

For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. 27. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God ] The Rev. Ver. as in Act 20:20, “ For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole, &c.” The “counsel of God” means the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:27”

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I [am] pure from the blood of all [men.] 26. Wherefore I take you to record this day ] The Rev. Ver., to explain the older English, gives “I testify unto you.” The sense seems a little more than this. The Apostle not only gives his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:26”

And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 25. And ye all ] We cannot be sure that the Apostle never again came to Ephesus. For we learn from Phm 1:22 that, toward the close of his imprisonment at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:25”

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. 24. But none of these things move me, neither count I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 20:24”