Acts 20:20

Acts 20:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
• New International Version (NIV)You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.
• English Standard Version (ESV)how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house,
• New King James Version (NKJV)how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house,

Context of Acts 20:20

18When they arrived he declared, “You know that from the day I set foot in the province of Asia until now 19I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews. I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes. 21I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus. 22“And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me,

Acts 20:20 word by word

ὡς οὐδὲν ὑπεστειλάμην τῶν συμφερόντων τοῦ μὴ ἀναγγεῖλαι ὑμῖν καὶ διδάξαι ὑμᾶς δημοσίᾳ καὶ κατ᾽ οἴκους,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• howὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• I kept backὑποστέλλωhupostellō · to withdrawG5288
• nothingοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
• that was profitableὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• that was profitableσυμφέρωsumpherō · be profitableG4851
• butμήmē · notG3361
• have shewedἀναγγέλλωanaggellō · to reportG312
• youσύsu · youG4771
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• have taughtδιδάσκωdidaskō · to teachG1321
• publicklyδημόσιοςdēmosios · publicG1219
• fromκατάkata · according toG2596
• house to houseοἶκοςoikos · house: homeG3624

Cross-references for Acts 20:20

• Acts 20:27for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know.
• Acts 5:2He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest.
• Deuteronomy 4:5“Look, I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy.
• Psalms 40:9I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know.
• Ezekiel 33:7“Now, son of man, I am making you a watchman for the people of Israel. Therefore, listen to what I say and warn them for me.
• 1 Corinthians 15:3I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.
• Colossians 1:28So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 12:7A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.
• 1 Corinthians 14:6Dear brothers and sisters, if I should come to you speaking in an unknown language, how would that help you? But if I bring you a revelation or some special knowledge or prophecy or teaching, that will be helpful.
• Philippians 3:1Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.
• 2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
• Acts 20:31Watch out! Remember the three years I was with you—my constant watch and care over you night and day, and my many tears for you.
• Acts 2:46They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—
• Acts 5:42And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
• Mark 4:34In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

Commentaries on Acts 20:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20I kept back nothing - Notwithstanding the dangers to which he was exposed, and the temptations he must have had to suppress those truths that were less acceptable to the unrenewed nature of man, or to the particular prejudices of the Jews and the Gentiles, he fully and faithfully, at all hazards, declared what he terms, Acts 20:27, the whole counsel of God. "Behold here," says the judicious and pious Calmet, "the model of a good shepherd - full of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20I kept back nothing … - No doctrine, no admonition, no labor. Whatever he judged would promote their salvation, he faithfully and fearlessly delivered. A minister of the gospel must be the judge of what will be profitable to the people of his charge. His aim should be to promote their real welfare to preach what will be profitable. His object will not be to please their fancy, to gratify their taste, to flatter their pride, or to promote his own…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. 2020. kept back--timidly withheld from fear of consequences. nothing that was profitable--edification directing all. have taught you publicly, and from house to house--Did an apostle, whose functions were of so wide a range, not feel satisfied without private as well as public ministrations? How then must pastors feel? [Bengel].Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 20:20

• Ephesus
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• Minister, Christian
• Paul
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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