Acts:20:17-35

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* And from Miletus he sent (5660 ) to Ephesus , and called (5668 ) the elders of the church . * And when they were come (5633 ) to him , he said (5627 ) unto them , Ye know (5736 ), from the first day that I came (5627 ) into Asia , after what manner I have been (5633 ) with you at all seasons , * Serving (5723 ) the Lord with all humility of mind , and with many tears , and temptations , which befell (5631 ) me by the lying in wait of the Jews : * And how I kept back (5668 ) nothing that was profitable (5723 ) unto you , but have shewed (5658 ) you , and have taught (5658 ) you publickly , and from house to house , * Testifying (5740 ) both to the Jews , and also to the Greeks , repentance toward God , and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ . * And now , behold (5628 ), I go (5736 ) bound (5772 ) in the spirit unto Jerusalem , not knowing (5761 ) the things that shall befall (5694 ) me there : * Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth (5736 ) in every city , saying (5723 ) that bonds and afflictions abide (5719 ) me . * But none of these things move me (5731 ), neither count I (5719 ) my life dear unto myself , so that I might finish (5658 ) my course with joy , and the ministry , which I have received (5627 ) of the Lord Jesus , to testify (5664 ) the gospel of the grace of God . * And now , behold (5628 ), I know (5758 ) that ye all , among whom I have gone (5627 ) preaching (5723 ) the kingdom of God , shall see (5695 ) my face no more . * Wherefore I take you to record (5736 ) this day , that I am pure from the blood of all men . * For I have not shunned (5668 ) to declare (5658 ) unto you all the counsel of God . * Take heed (5720 ) therefore unto yourselves , and to all the flock , over the which the Holy Ghost hath made (5639 ) you overseers , to feed (5721 ) the church of God , which he hath purchased (5668 ) with his own blood . * For I know (5758 ) this , that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in (5695 ) among you , not sparing (5740 ) the flock . * Also of your own selves shall men arise (5698 ), speaking (5723 ) perverse things (5772 ), to draw away (5721 ) disciples after them . * Therefore watch (5720 ), and remember (5723 ), that by the space of three years I ceased (5668 ) not to warn (5723 ) every one night and day with tears . * And now , brethren , I commend (5731 ) you to God , and to the word of his grace , which is able (5740 ) to build you up (5658 ), and to give (5629 ) you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified (5772 ). * I have coveted (5656 ) no mans silver , or gold , or apparel . * Yea , ye yourselves know (5719 ), that these hands have ministered (5656 ) unto my necessities , and to them that were (5752 ) with me . * I have shewed (5656 ) you all things , how that so labouring (5723 ) ye ought (5748 ) to support (5738 ) the weak (5723 ), and to remember (5721 ) the words of the Lord Jesus , how he said (5627 ), It is (5748 ) more blessed to give (5721 ) than to receive (5721 ).

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