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Acts 20:16-24 (CEV)

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16 Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, because he did not want to spend too much time in Asia. He was in a hurry and wanted to be in Jerusalem in time for Pentecost. 17 From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him. 18 When they got there, he said: You know everything I did during the time I was with you when I first came to Asia. 19 Some of the Jews plotted against me and caused me a lot of sorrow and trouble. But I served the Lord and was humble. 20 When I preached in public or taught in your homes, I didn't hold back from telling anything that would help you. 21 I told Jews and Gentiles to turn to God and have faith in our Lord Jesus. 22 I don't know what will happen to me in Jerusalem, but I must obey God's Spirit and go there. 23 In every city I visit, I am told by the Holy Spirit that I will be put in jail and will be in trouble in Jerusalem. 24 But I don't care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do. And that work is to tell the good news about God's great kindness.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 19) Humility - Paul - I served the Lord with great humility and with tears
(v. 19) Serving / Servants - Paul - I served the Lord with great humility and with tears
(v. 19) Suffering / Hardship - Paul - I served the Lord with great humility and with tears
(v. 22) Evangelism - Paul - Compelled by the Spirit
(v. 23) Evangelism - Paul - Compelled by the Spirit
(v. 24) Evangelism - Paul - Compelled by the Spirit
(v. 24) Self-Denial / Sacrifice - Paul - Consider my life worth nothing

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 16) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 17) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 18) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 19) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 20) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 21) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 22) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 22) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VI) (2011-07-11)
(v. 23) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VI) (2011-07-11)
(v. 23) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 24) Purpose Driven Life - Made for a Mission (part 3) (2008-07-11)
(v. 24) Falling in Love with God - Jesus: Their All (2008-04-08)
(v. 24) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VI) (2011-07-11)
(v. 24) Genesis 5 - Genealogies (part I) (2011-10-05)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 24) Sermon: I am Innocent of the Blood of all Men (version 2) (2007-03-16)

Definition(s):
Ephesus (Eff-es-us): desirable
Jerusalem (Je-roo-sa-lem): vision of peace
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer