(26) I am pure from the blood of all men.—The image was a familiar one in the Apostle’s lips (Acts 18:6). It rested on the language of an older prophet (Ezekiel 3:18; Ezekiel 3:20). He had acted on the teaching of that prophet, and none could require the blood of any man at his hands. read more
(27) I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.—The words point to a greater degree of receptivity for Divine truth than had been found elsewhere. So in the Epistle to the Ephesians, which, even on the assumption that it was an encyclical letter, was addressed to them principally, he speaks to them as able to understand his knowledge in the mystery of Christ (Ephesians 3:4), the universality of His redeeming work, the brotherhood of mankind in the common Fatherhood of God.... read more
The Sunday Sleeper Acts 20:9 In considering Eutychus, I purpose looking first at the things which may be said in excuse of his famous sleep, and then pass on to look at what was blameworthy in it. I. And first of all, in excuse of this poor young man, I must remark (1) that he was listening to a very long sermon. It is said that on one occasion a child in the Sunday-school was asked by her teacher, 'What does the story of Eutychus teach?' and she promptly replied, 'That ministers should not... read more
Chapter 16ST. PAUL AND THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.Acts 20:1; Acts 20:7; Acts 20:17-19; Acts 20:28THE period of St. Paul’s career at which we have now arrived was full of life, vigour, activity. He was in the very height of his powers, was surrounded with responsibilities, was pressed with cares and anxieties; and yet the character of the sacred narrative is very peculiar. From the passover of the year 57, soon after which the Apostle had to leave Ephesus, till the passover of the next year, we... read more
Chapter 16ST. PAUL AND THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.Acts 20:1; Acts 20:7; Acts 20:17-19; Acts 20:28THE period of St. Paul’s career at which we have now arrived was full of life, vigour, activity. He was in the very height of his powers, was surrounded with responsibilities, was pressed with cares and anxieties; and yet the character of the sacred narrative is very peculiar. From the passover of the year 57, soon after which the Apostle had to leave Ephesus, till the passover of the next year, we... read more
ete_me Acts 20:7Chapter 16ST. PAUL AND THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.Acts 20:1; Acts 20:7; Acts 20:17-19; Acts 20:28THE period of St. Paul’s career at which we have now arrived was full of life, vigour, activity. He was in the very height of his powers, was surrounded with responsibilities, was pressed with cares and anxieties; and yet the character of the sacred narrative is very peculiar. From the passover of the year 57, soon after which the Apostle had to leave Ephesus, till the passover of the... read more
CHAPTER 20 1. Paul in Macedonia (Acts 20:1-2 ). 2. His abode in Greece, the visit to Troas and what transpired there (Acts 20:3-12 ). 3. The journey from Troas to Miletus (Acts 20:13-16 ). 4. The farewell to the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20:17-38 ). The record before us is very brief. Some have thought the reason is the fact that the Apostle had turned aside from His given ministry, and therefore the Holy Spirit had nothing to report. We believe that this is correct. The object of the Spirit... read more
20:1 And {1} after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto [him] the disciples, and embraced [them], and departed for to go into Macedonia.(1) Paul departs from Ephesus by the consent of the church, not to be idle or at rest, but to take pains in another place. read more
20:2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them {a} much exhortation, he came into Greece,(a) For after so great trouble, there was need of much exhortation. read more
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 20:25
(25) I know that ye all . . . shall see my face no more.—It is clear from these words, as well as from Romans 15:23-24, that at this time St. Paul did not contemplate any further work in the Roman province of Asia, or in Greece. It is as clear, if we accept the Pastoral Epistles as genuine, that he did revisit Asia (2 Timothy 1:15), and that that visit included Troas (2 Timothy 4:13), Miletus (2 Timothy 4:20), and, in all probability, Ephesus also (1 Timothy 1:3). We need not be startled at... read more