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Acts 20:25
25And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom [of 1God], shall see my face no more.
Acts 20:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
- New International Version (NIV)“Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.
Context of Acts 20:25
23only that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and tribulations await me. 24But I make no account of [my] life [as] dear to myself, so that I finish my course, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom [of God], shall see my face no more. 26Wherefore I witness to you this day, that I am clean from the blood of all, 27for I have not shrunk from announcing to you all the counsel of God.
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καὶ νῦν ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ οἶδα ὅτι οὐκέτι ὄψεσθε τὸ πρόσωπόν μου ὑμεῖς πάντες, ἐν οἷς διῆλθον κηρύσσων τὴν βασιλείανRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 20:25
- Acts 20:38specially pained by the word which he had said, that they would no more see his face. And they went down with him to the ship.
- Romans 15:23But now, having no longer place in these regions, and having great desire to come to you these many years,
- Acts 8:12But when they believed Philip announcing the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women.
- Acts 28:31preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom unhinderedly.
- Matthew 4:17From that time began Jesus to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
- Matthew 10:7And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.
- Matthew 13:19From every one who hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand [it], the wicked one comes and catches away what was sown in his heart: this is he that is sown by the wayside.
- Luke 9:60But Jesus said to him, Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, but do thou go and announce the kingdom of God.
- Luke 16:16The law and the prophets [were] until John: from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God are announced, and every one forces his way into it.
- Galatians 1:22But I was unknown personally to the assemblies of Judaea which [are] in Christ;
- Colossians 2:1For I would have you know what combat I have for you, and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh;
Commentaries on Acts 20:25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Ye all - shall see my face no more - This probably refers simply to the persons who were now present; concerning whom he might have had a Divine intimation, that they should not be found in life when he should come that way again. Or it may refer only to Ephesus and Miletus. From the dangers to which he was exposed, it was, humanly speaking, unlikely that he should ever return; and this may be all that is implied: but that he did revisit those parts…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25I know that ye all - Perhaps this means simply, “I have no expectation of seeing you again; I have every reason to suppose that this is my final interview with you.” He expected to visit Ephesus no more. The journey to Jerusalem was dangerous. Trials and persecutions he knew awaited him. Besides, it is evident that he designed to turn his attention to other countries, and to visit Rome; and probably he had already formed the purpose of going into Spain…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. 25-2725-27. I know that ye all ... shall see my face no more--not an inspired prediction of what was certainly to be, but what the apostle, in his peculiar circumstances, fully expected. Whether, therefore, he ever did see them again, is a question to be decided purely on its own evidence.Read the comment
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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
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