Acts 20:31-35
The Message
29-31 “I know that as soon as I’m gone, vicious wolves are going to show up and rip into this flock, men from your very own ranks twisting words so as to seduce disciples into following them instead of Jesus. So stay awake and keep up your guard. Remember those three years I kept at it with you, never letting up, pouring my heart out with you, one after another.
32 “Now I’m turning you over to God, our marvelous God whose gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need in this community of holy friends.
33-35 “I’ve never, as you so well know, had any taste for wealth or fashion. With these bare hands I took care of my own basic needs and those who worked with me. In everything I’ve done, I have demonstrated to you how necessary it is to work on behalf of the weak and not exploit them. You’ll not likely go wrong here if you keep remembering that our Master said, ‘You’re far happier giving than getting.’”
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Acts 20:31-33
New International Version
31 So be on your guard! Remember that for three years(A) I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.(B)
32 “Now I commit you to God(C) and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance(D) among all those who are sanctified.(E) 33 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.(F)
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