Parallel Verses New Living Translation And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" King James Bible I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Darby Bible Translation I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. World English Bible In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" Young's Literal Translation all things I did shew you, that, thus labouring, it behoveth us to partake with the ailing, to be mindful also of the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.' Acts 20:35 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible20:35 I have showed you - Bishops, by my example, all things - And this among the rest; that thus labouring - So far as the labours of your office allow you time; ye ought to help the weak - Those who are disabled by sickness, or any bodily infirmity, from maintaining themselves by their own labour. And to remember - Effectually, so as to follow it; the word which he himself said - Without doubt his disciples remembered many of his words which are not recorded. It is happier to give - To imitate God, and have him, as it were, indebted to us. Acts 20:35 Parallel Commentaries Library A Fulfilled Aspiration'So that I might finish my course....'--ACTS xx. 24. 'I have finished my course....'--2 TIM. iv. 7. I do not suppose that Paul in prison, and within sight of martyrdom, remembered his words at Ephesus. But the fact that what was aspiration whilst he was in the very thick of his difficulties came to be calm retrospect at the close is to me very beautiful and significant. 'So that I may finish my course,' said he wistfully; whilst before him there lay dangers clearly discerned and others that had all … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts Parting Words [Footnote: Preached Prior to a Long Absence in Australia. ] The Blessedness of Giving Parting Counsels Cross References Acts 20:34 You know that these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me. Acts 20:36 When he had finished speaking, he knelt and prayed with them. Ephesians 4:28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. 3 John 1:7 For they are traveling for the Lord, and they accept nothing from people who are not believers. Jump to Previous Bear Blessed Blessing Example Feeble Give Greater Hard Help Jesus Kind Laboring Manner Memory Mind Ought Receive Remember Remembering Shewed Showed Showing Shown Support Toiling Weak Words Work WorkingJump to Next Bear Blessed Blessing Example Feeble Give Greater Hard Help Jesus Kind Laboring Manner Memory Mind Ought Receive Remember Remembering Shewed Showed Showing Shown Support Toiling Weak Words Work WorkingLinks Acts 20:35 NIVActs 20:35 NLT Acts 20:35 ESV Acts 20:35 NASB Acts 20:35 KJV Acts 20:35 Bible Apps Acts 20:35 Biblia Paralela Acts 20:35 Chinese Bible Acts 20:35 French Bible Acts 20:35 German Bible Acts 20:35 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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