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Acts 20:18 KJV
Acts · chapter 20 · verse 18
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,Acts 20:18 · King James Version
Acts 20:18 in context
16For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
17And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
18And 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,
19Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:
20And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- mannerpōshow, in what wayG4459 →
- firstprōtosfirst in time or place, in any succession of things or persons, first in rank, influence…G4413 →
- comeparaginomaito be present, to come near, approach, to come forth, make one's public appearanceG3854 →
- saideiponto speak, sayG2036 →
- knowepistamaito put one s attention on, fix one s thoughts on, to turn one s self or one s mind to…G1987 →
- cameepibainōto get upon, mount, to embark in, to go aboard , to set foot in, enterG1910 →
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It should seem the ship Paul and his companions were embarked in for Jerusalem attended him on purpose, and staid or moved as he pleased; for when he came to Miletus, he went ashore, and tarried thee so long as to send for the elders of Ephesus to come to him thither;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 17-35