Acts 20:18

Acts 20:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
• New International Version (NIV)When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And when they came to him, he said to them: "You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia,
• New King James Version (NKJV)And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you,

Context of Acts 20:18

16Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus so that he would not end up spending time [unnecessarily] in [the province of] Asia (modern Turkey); for he was in a hurry to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. 17However, from Miletus he sent word to Ephesus and summoned the elders of the church [to meet him there]. And when they arrived he said to them: “You know well how I [lived when I] was with you, from the first day that I set foot in Asia [until now], 19serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and trials which came on me because of the plots of the Jews [against me]; 20[you know] how I did not shrink back in fear from telling you anything that was for your benefit, or from teaching you in public meetings, and from house to house,

Acts 20:18 word by word

ὡς δὲ παρεγένοντο πρὸς αὐτὸν εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ὑμεῖς ἐπίστασθε ἀπὸ πρώτης ἡμέρας ἀφ᾽ ἧς ἐπέβην εἰς τὴν Ἀσίαν πῶς μεθ᾽ ὑμῶν τὸν πάντα χρόνον ἐγενόμηνRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• whenὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• they were comeπαραγίνομαιparaginomai · to comeG3854
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Yeσύsu · youG4771
• knowἐπίσταμαιepistamai · to know/understandG1987
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• the firstπρῶτοςprōtos · firstG4413
• dayἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I cameἐπιβαίνωepibainō · to mount/boardG1910
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• AsiaἈσίαAsia · AsiaG773
• after what mannerπῶςpōs · how?!G4459
• I have beenγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• at allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• seasonsχρόνοςchronos · timeG5550

Cross-references for Acts 20:18

• Acts 18:19Then they arrived in Ephesus, and he left the others there; but he entered the synagogue and reasoned and debated with the Jews.
• Acts 19:1It happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul went through the upper [inland] districts and came down to Ephesus, and found some disciples.
• 2 Corinthians 1:12This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
• 2 Corinthians 6:3we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
• 1 Thessalonians 1:5for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:1For you know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you has not been ineffective (fruitless, in vain),
• 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
• 2 Timothy 3:10Now you have diligently followed [my example, that is] my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

Commentaries on Acts 20:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18After what manner I have been with you - The Codex Bezae adds here, for three years, and even more, which reading might have been borrowed from Acts 20:31, though the time assigned by it is too long.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18And 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-27Verses 17-27 The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would in any office serve the Lord acceptably, and profitably to others, must do it with humility. He was a plain preacher, one that spoke his message so as to be understood. He was a powerful preacher; he preached the gospel as a testimony to them if they received it; but as a testimony against them if they rejected it. He was a profitable preacher; one that aimed to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-38Paul’s message to the elders (leaders) of the church in Ephesus describes his life and work among them. He also calls these leaders to show the same kind of commitment as they continue the ministry. In this message, Paul points to his own life as an example. He shows his honesty and care for people (20:18–21, 26, 31). He also speaks about what will happen in the future (20:22–23, 25, 29–30). He warns them about false teachers (people who teach wrong ideas…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. Ye know ... after what manner I have been with you at all seasons--For the Christian integrity and fidelity of his whole official intercourse with them he appeals to themselves.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 20:18

• Ephesus
• Miletus
• Minister, Christian
• Paul
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Asia
• Appoint
• Bind
• Bishop
• Counsel
• Count
• Course
• Determine
• Draw
• Elder

Commentaries on Acts 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings