Acts 20:15-38 KJV

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:7-16

The Sign of The Raising of Eutychus: Paul Hurries On (20:7-16). At this point in the account we are informed of a remarkable confirmation of God’s presence with Paul in the raising from the dead of a young man. The significance of this story is threefold. Firstly it provides comfort and consolation both to Paul and his companions, and to the churches who are anxiously watching his progress towards Jerusalem (Acts 20:12). Secondly it is a sign that God is with him in what lies ahead (as are the... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:15-16

‘And sailing from there, we came the following day over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos; and the day after we came to Miletus. For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.’ Due to the writer having been with the party we have a detailed description of a well remembered journey as they proceed on the voyage. Perhaps the full detail is... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17

‘And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.’ Arriving in Miletus Paul then sent messengers to Ephesus to request the elders of the church there to meet him at Miletus, which would involve them in a journey of about thirty miles, so that he could give them his final words. This would mean a stop of a number of days in Miletus, which may well have been require for unloading and loading cargo. The finality of the statement, ‘You will see my face no more’, may... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17-38

Paul’s Address To The Elders of the Ephesian Church (20:17-38). read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:18-21

‘And when they were come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time, serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews, how I shrank not from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house, testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:22-24

He Describes What Has Caused Him To Want To Speak To Them And The Fate That Awaits Him (22-24). “And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will befall me there, save that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me.” He declares that he is not sure what is to befall him but does know that bonds and affliction await him, and that he must necessarily go forward. He cannot escape, for he is already bound by... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:25

“And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will see my face no more.” He had proclaimed to them the Kingly Rule of God, both as a present reality and as a future hope. But in view of his future plans which will take him far away he is aware that this is the last time that they will see him. If he survives what awaits him in Jerusalem, God’s plans for him will take him elsewhere (Romans 15:24), so that he will no longer be visiting Asia Minor. Many see... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:25-27

He Confirms That He Has Faithfully Proclaimed the Kingly Rule of God to Them and Has Taught Them ‘The Whole Counsel of God, So That They Are Fully Knowledgeable About His Ways and Saving Purposes (20:25-27). read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:26-27

“For which reason I testify to you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I shrank not from declaring to you the whole counsel (or ‘will’) of God.” And this is why he wants them to know that he has fully discharged his responsibility. That he is pure from the blood of all men. That he has done all that he could. That no charge of unfaithfulness can be laid at his door. Because at no stage has he shrunk from, or failed in his responsibility to, the declaration to them of every... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:28

“Take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you bishops (overseers), to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.” He makes clear to them their prime future responsibility: o He warns them first to watch for themselves. Only by careful attention to the word of God, and a watchful care for each other, will they be able to steer a sure course, and be faithful undersheperds. The undershepherds must first ensure their own soundness in... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:7-16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:15-16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:17-38

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:18-21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:22-24

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:25-27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:26-27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 20:28

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