Hechos 20:18-19 LBLA

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:17-36

Mingled fidelity and tenderness: an example for Christian ministers. Perhaps there is no other place in which we have so much of the nature of personal detail respecting Paul from his own lips. For the most part in his Epistles, there is a singular abstinence on his part from personal references. They seem to abound here. Without doubting their bare justification, we desiderate some other and higher account of them. May not this be found in a twofold consideration?— I. PAUL 'S ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:17-38

Paul's farewell to the elders of Ephesus. I. THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE EVANGELICAL PREACHING . ( Acts 20:17-21 .) 1. The spirit and conduct of the preacher himself; for this is inseparable from the preaching ( Acts 20:18-20 ). He had lived with his flock. His life had been devoted to their service. He had entered the sphere of their life as the loving sharer in their joys and sorrows. He had presented to them a pattern of humility. He had borne them on his heart.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:17-38

Last words. The scene at Miletus representative. I. Of the relations between the apostolic leaders and the Churches. 1. Affectionate. 2. Founded on a common faith in the gospel of the grace of God. 3. Absolutely free from all sordid and worldly entanglements. 4. While recognizing the eminence o! the leaders, still not dependent on individual men. Sorrowing separation was not overwhelming despair. II. Of the character of primitive Christianity as exemplified in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:18

Ye yourselves for ye, A.V.; set foot in for came into, A.V.; was for have been, A.V.; all the time for at all seasons, A.V. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:19

Lowliness for humility, A.V. ; tears for many tears, A.V. and T.R.; with trials for temptations, A.V.; plots for lying in wait, A.V. Plots ( ἐπιβουλαῖς ) ; comp. Acts 20:3 , and note. There is no special account of Jewish plots in St. Luke's narrative of St. Paul's sojourn at Ephesus. But from Acts 19:9 , Acts 19:13 , and probably 33, we may gather how hostile the unbelieving Jews were to him. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 20:18

And when they were come to him - The discourse which follows is one of the most tender, affectionate, and eloquent which is anywhere to be found. It is strikingly descriptive of the apostle’s manner of life while with them; evinces his deep concern for their welfare; is full of tender and kind admonition; expresses the firm purpose of his soul to live to the glory of God, and his expectation to be persecuted still; and is a most affectionate and solemn farewell. No man can read it without being... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 20:19

Serving the Lord - In the discharge of the appropriate duties of his apostolic office, and in private life. To discharge aright our duties in any vocation is serving the Lord. Religion is often represented in the Bible as a service rendered to the Lord.With all humility - Without arrogance, pride, or a spirit of dictation; without a desire to “lord it over God’s heritage”; without being elated with the authority of the apostolic office, the variety of the miracles which he was enabled to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:18-19

Acts 20:18-19. And he said, Ye know, &c. Happy is that minister who can thus appeal to the consciences of his hearers; from the first day that I came into Asia From the first time of my appearing among you; after what manner I have been with you How I have conducted myself toward God, toward you, and toward all men; at all seasons Τον παντα χρονον , the whole time; every day and hour, in private and public; serving the Lord Not only instructing men in the principles of divine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:13-38

To Jerusalem with the offering (20:13-21:16)From Troas Paul went by land to Assos, where he rejoined the rest of the party and sailed to Miletus (13-16). Since Miletus was only about fifty kilometres from Ephesus, Paul took the opportunity to call the elders of the Ephesian church to come and meet him. He wanted to give them some final encouragement and pass on helpful warnings (17).Paul’s opponents in Asia had probably been trying to turn the Christians against him. Therefore, he reminded the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 20:18

unto = to. know . Greek. epistamai. App-132 . that = from (Greek. apo) which. came . Greek. epibaino. Only here, Acts 21:2 , Acts 21:6 ; Acts 25:1 ; Acts 27:2 .Matthew 21:5 . Literally to go upon. after what manner = how. at all seasons = all the time. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:17-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:17-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:17-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 20:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 20:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 20:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:13-38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 20:18

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