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20 And yet I did not neglect to preach to you about those things which were good for your souls, and I taught in the streets and from house to house. 21 Thus testifying both to the Jews and to the Syr’i-ans, about repentance toward God and faith in our LORD Jesus Christ. 22 And now I am on my way to Jerusalem, bound in the spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there: 23 Save that in every city the Holy Spirit testifies to me, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. 24 But to me my life is nothing; I am not afraid. I desire only that I may finish my course with joy and finish the ministry, which I have received from our LORD Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now I know that you, among whom I have traveled and preached the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 26 Therefore, I testify to you this very day that I am innocent of the blood of all. 27 For I have never shunned to declare to you, all the will of God. 28 Take heed therefore to yourselves and to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, to feed the church of Christ which he has purchased with his blood. 29 For I know this, that after I have departed, fierce wolves will attack you, which will not spare the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves, men shall arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that for three years, night and day, I did not cease to teach every one of you with tears. 32 And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the saints. 33 I have never coveted silver, or gold, or apparel. 34 Indeed you yourselves know, that my own hands have provided for my needs and for those who have been with me. 35 I have showed you all things, how that one must work hard, and be mindful of the weak, and remember the words of our LORD Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 36 And when he had thus spoken, he knelt down and prayed with them all. 37 And they all wept bitterly, and they embraced him and kissed him; 38 But they were most distressed because of the words he spoke, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship. Acts 20:20-38, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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