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 past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost. 17From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. 19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. 20I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly 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

• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Whenὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• they cameπαραγίνομαιparaginomai · to comeG3854
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• he saidεἶπονepō · to sayG2036
• Youσύsu · youG4771
• knowἐπίσταμαιepistamai · to know/understandG1987
• howπῶςpōs · how?!G4459
• I livedγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• wholeπᾶςpas · allG3956
• timeχρόνοςchronos · timeG5550
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• the firstπρῶτοςprōtos · firstG4413
• dayἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I arrivedἐπιβαίνωepibainō · to mount/boardG1910
• inεἰςeis · towardG1519
• AsiaἈσίαAsia · AsiaG773

Cross-references for Acts 20:18

• Acts 18:19When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
• Acts 19:1While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples
• 2 Corinthians 1:12For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
• 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:1You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
• 2 Timothy 3:10You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

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