Commentary on the book of acts chapter 20 verse 35

Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 20 paul in corinth 18 after this paul 1 left athens and went to corinth. He admonishes these by his own example, courteously, without precept. This is a chronologicallyordered bible site with commentary on each passage. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Illyricum is due west from thessalonica, and there was a famous roman road the via egnatia that went between thessalonica and the roman province. Church of the great god cgg provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the bible. Acts chapter 20 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas 16. In verse 35, paul quotes jesus when he says, it is more blessed to give than to receive. Bible scriptures from acts, often referred to as the acts of the apostles, is not to be considered as a history of what was done by all the apostles, who were dispersed into different nations. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages.

That would make a sabbath days journey a distance of approximately 1,000 yards. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Help the weak and remember the words of the lord jesus, how he himself said, it is more blessed to give than to receive. Pentecost is used only three times in the nt acts 2. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Chapter 9 began with sauls damascus road vision and his subsequent conversion vv. As paul will later say, because of christs work, there is neither longer jew nor greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female. The holy bible, new living translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007. When we give god back the tithe that is his to begin with, he blesses us abundantly spiritually and physically.

There is pleasure in the act of giving when it is done with pure motives. The holy bible, new international version, niv copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by biblica. While luke gives us a simple travelog, reading in 2 corinthians will give us pauls feelings during this time. Verses 34 35 peter used another proof from the scriptures. Acts 20 john karmelich receive bible study notes by email. Jul 07, 2004 1 richard longenecker, the acts of the apostles in the expositors bible commentary. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday. Jesus said, do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and. This is not the case with modern socalled miracles. Jesus had already said that this verse was about himself mark 12.

He had plenty of time to take them versebyverse through the books of the hebrew scriptures. I have showed you, as all things, so also this, that, etc. Do you sit to judge me by the law, and yet command that i be struck contrary. This verse by verse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. In order to fully experience all that god has intended for us, we must relinquish our rights to our time. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Christian life occurs in a community oriented with a vocation for the kingdom of god. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Based on verse 26, this arrest came when others were not around. The good doctor luke has described the beginning of the church, the kingdom, in jerusalem where peter first used his keys. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas, acts 20.

Acts 2 commentary pentecost is a transliteration of the greek word pentekoste from pente five, cf pentateuch first five books and literally means fiftieth, because this feast is to take place annually 50 days after passover. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Every time the gospel meets with opposition in acts, god finds a way to advance the message. He had plenty of time to take them verse by verse through the books of the hebrew scriptures. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. He sought to teach by example, to indicate in all things how others ought to act to support the weak. Acts 20 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, verse by verse bible study of acts chapter 20 in plain english that everyone can understand. John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. These verses describe how the sanhedrin persecuted paul in jerusalem, and the roman commander lysias rescued him. Tithes are primarily used to feed his people spiritually. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of god which he purchased with his own blood. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Study guide for acts 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. The first occurrence of a book containing the names of the righteous is exodus 32.

Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Your first impulse might have accurately assessed your mindset.

Notice that god says he commands tithes so that there may be food in my house malachi 3. While the old testament relates the story of israel as gods. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And after the uproar was ceased, paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and. Critics may doubt the correctness of this passage, accusing paul of manufacturing a nonquote of jesus because it is not found in the gospels as. So he took the opportunity to send for the elders of the church at ephesus about 50km north so that he could speak to them. Like many people today, the rulers could not disprove the gospel message, but they still did not want anyone to listen to it. The book of acts course a, lesson 4 free bible study. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in ephesus. It is a tonic, the greatest tonic i know of in the realm of the spirit. Let them consider their masters concern for the flock committed to their charge. The puzzle is that the book of acts never specifically mentions a visit by paul to illyricum, but it may fit in here at acts 20.

After sailing past ephesus, because he was in a hurry to get on with his journey acts 20. It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also. This is the only example in acts of paul preaching to believers. Both as to doctrine and practice, and had set them an example how to behave in every point, and particularly in this.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. It is the church he has purchased with his own blood. I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the. And certain men which came down from judea taught the brethren, and said, except ye be. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. However, it is up to the individual to prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good i thessalonians 5. If i had not showed you this, i should not have showed you all things. Passover and the feast of unleavened bread, observed in marchapril leviticus 23. In everything i did, i showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the lord jesus himself said. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

This text is quoted on the present occasion with the happiest address, as suggesting to the jews, in the words of david, their great prophetic monarch, how certain their own ruin must be, if they went on to oppose christ. The principles and practice of giving are taught in the bible and when obeyed, will bring blessings to both givers. The word weak is to be taken as implying bodily infirmities. Pauls personal integrity and responsibilities which are identified in the phrases that begin with i that are meant to serve as an example of leadership, and the specific direction and charge to the elders who are about to assume sole leadership in their own right. In every way ive shown you that it is necessary to. Jewish law required jewish people to observe three pilgrimage festivalsannual festivals in jerusalem that jewish men were expected to attend. A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there, acts 20. Acts 20 after the uproar ceased, paul sent for the. He had said, now the son of man will sit down and he will continue to sit. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas. A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there.

It seems unlikely to this writer that seven men would be willing to wait so long in troas without word from the head of the team. Hence, it is often interchanged with presbyter or elder, and denotes the discharge of the duties of the same office. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of bookslive in that book, i exhort you. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 20 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 20 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Paul hastened to jerusalem, but tried to do good by the way, when going from place to place, as every good man should do. The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. Acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17 acts chapter 18 acts chapter 19 acts chapter 20 acts chapter 21 acts chapter 22 acts chapter 23 acts chapter 24. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. The greek verb is rightly rendered, but it deserves notice that it is the root of the noun translated help in 1corinthians 12. The requested resource has been assigned a new permanent uri. Also remember the words of the lord jesus who himself said, it is a greater blessing for you to give to peoples needs than to receive help yourselves. When the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodby and set out for macedonia.

In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. Paul departed on his trip to jerusalem via greece see note on 19. The book of acts is the second book written by luke, the first one being the book of luke, the third book of the gospel. This man might have been a christian wanting instruction.