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Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 20

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Chapter 20 of Acts—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ Now after the uproar had subsided, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had encouraged them and bidden them farewell,1 he went forth to journey into Mac·e·doʹni·a.2
  2. After going through those parts and encouraging the ones there with many a word,3 he came into Greece.
  3. And when he had spent three months there, because a plot4 was hatched against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he made up his mind to return through Mac·e·doʹni·a.
  4. There were accompanying him Sopʹa·ter5 the son of Pyrʹrhus of Be·roeʹa, Ar·is·tarʹchus6 and Se·cunʹdus of the Thes·sa·loʹni·ans, and Gaʹius of Derʹbe, and Timothy,7 and from the [district of] Asia Tychʹi·cus8 and Trophʹi·mus.9
  5. These went on and were waiting for us in Troʹas;10
  6. but we put out to sea from Phi·lipʹpi after the days of the unfermented cakes,11 and we came to them in Troʹas12 within five days; and there we spent seven days.
  7. ¶ On the first day13 of the week, when we were gathered together to have a meal,[a] Paul began discoursing to them, as he was going to depart the next day; and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
  8. So there were quite a few lamps in the upper chamber14 where we were gathered together.
  9. Seated at the window, a certain young man named Euʹty·chus fell into a deep sleep while Paul kept talking on, and, collapsing in sleep, he fell down from the third story and was picked up dead.
  10. But Paul went downstairs, threw himself upon him15 and embraced him and said: “STOP raising a clamor, for his soul[b] is in him.”16
  11. He now went upstairs and began the meal[c] and took food, and after conversing for quite a while, until daybreak, he at length departed.
  12. So they took the boy away alive and were comforted beyond measure.
  13. ¶ We now went ahead to the boat and set sail to Asʹsos, where we were intending to take Paul aboard, for, after giving instructions to this effect, he himself was intending to go on foot.
  14. So when he caught up with us in Asʹsos, we took him aboard and went to Mit·y·leʹne;
  15. and, sailing away from there the succeeding day, we arrived opposite Chiʹos, but the next day we touched at Saʹmos, and on the following day we arrived at Mi·leʹtus.
  16. For Paul had decided to sail past Ephʹe·sus,17 in order that he might not spend any time in the [district of] Asia; for he was hastening to get to Jerusalem18 on the day of the [festival of] Pentecost if he possibly could.
  17. ¶ However, from Mi·leʹtus he sent to Ephʹe·sus and called for the older men[d]19 of the congregation.
  18. When they got to him he said to them: “YOU well know how from the first day that I stepped into the [district of] Asia20 I was with you the whole time,21
  19. slaving22 for the Lord with the greatest lowliness of mind23 and tears and trials that befell me by the plots24 of the Jews;
  20. while I did not hold back from telling YOU any of the things that were profitable nor from teaching25 YOU publicly and from house26 to house.[e]
  21. But I thoroughly bore witness27 both to Jews and to Greeks about repentance28 toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
  22. And now, look! bound in the spirit,29 I am journeying to Jerusalem, although not knowing the things that will happen to me in it,
  23. except that from city to city the holy spirit30 repeatedly bears witness to me as it says that bonds and tribulations are waiting for me.31
  24. Nevertheless, I do not make my soul[f] of any account as dear to me,32 if only I may finish my course33 and the ministry34 that I received35 of the Lord Jesus, to bear thorough witness to the good news of the undeserved kindness of God.36
  25. ¶ “And now, look! I know that all of YOU among whom I went preaching[g] the kingdom[h] will see my face no more.
  26. Hence I call YOU to witness this very day that I am clean from the blood37 of all men,
  27. for I have not held back from telling YOU all the counsel38 of God.
  28. Pay attention39 to yourselves40 and to all the flock,41 among which the holy spirit has appointed YOU overseers,[i]42 to shepherd the congregation of God,[j]43 which he purchased with the blood44 of his own [Son].[k]
  29. I know that after my going away oppressive wolves45 will enter in among YOU and will not treat the flock with tenderness,
  30. and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things46 to draw away the disciples after themselves.47
  31. ¶ “Therefore keep awake, and bear in mind that for three years,48 night and day, I did not quit admonishing49 each one with tears.
  32. And now I commit YOU to God[l]50 and to the word of his undeserved kindness, which [word] can build YOU up51 and give YOU the inheritance among all the sanctified ones.52
  33. I have coveted no man’s silver or gold or apparel.53
  34. YOU yourselves know that these hands have attended to the needs of me54 and of those with me.
  35. I have exhibited to YOU in all things that by thus laboring55 YOU must assist those who are weak,56 and must bear in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, when he himself said, ‘There is more happiness in giving57 than there is in receiving.’”
  36. ¶ And when he had said these things, he kneeled58 down with all of them and prayed.
  37. Indeed, quite a bit of weeping broke out among them all, and they fell upon Paul’s neck59 and tenderly kissed60 him,
  38. because they were especially pained at the word he had spoken that they were going to behold his face61 no more. So they proceeded to conduct62 him to the boat.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Lit., “to break bread.”
  2. ^ Or, “life.” See App 4A.
  3. ^ Lit., “having broken the bread.”
  4. ^ “Older men.” Or, “elders.” Gr., pre·sby·teʹrous.
  5. ^ Or, “and in private houses.” Lit., “and according to houses.” Gr., kai katʼ oiʹkous. Here ka·taʹ is used with the accusative pl. in the distributive sense. Compare 5:42 ftn, “House.”
  6. ^ Or, “life.”
  7. ^ Or, “herald­ing.” Gr., ke·rysʹson; Lat., praeʹdi·cans. Compare Da 5:29 ftn, “Heralded.”
  8. ^ “Kingdom,” אAB; VgSyp, “kingdom of God”; J17, “kingdom of Jehovah.”
  9. ^ “Overseers.” Gr., e·pi·skoʹpous; J17(Heb.), liph·qi·dhimʹ, “as overseers.” See Ne 11:9 ftn.
  10. ^ “God,” אBVg; AD, “the Lord.”
  11. ^ For a discussion of “the blood of his own [Son]” see App 6C.
  12. ^ “God,” אADVgSypJ8,17,18,22; B, “the Lord.”

REFERENCES

  1. ^ 2Co 2:13
  2. ^ 1Co 16:5; 1Ti 1:3
  3. ^ Ro 12:8
  4. ^ Ac 23:16; 25:3; 2Co 11:26
  5. ^ Ro 16:21
  6. ^ Ac 27:2
  7. ^ Ac 16:1
  8. ^ Eph 6:21; Col 4:7; 2Ti 4:12
  9. ^ Ac 21:29; 2Ti 4:20
  10. ^ Ac 16:11
  11. ^ Ex 12:14; 23:15
  12. ^ 2Ti 4:13
  13. ^ 1Co 16:2
  14. ^ Ac 1:13
  15. ^ 1Ki 17:21; 2Ki 4:34
  16. ^ Mt 9:24; Mr 5:39; Jn 11:40; Ac 9:40
  17. ^ Ac 18:21
  18. ^ Ac 21:4; 24:17
  19. ^ Ac 11:30
  20. ^ Ac 16:6
  21. ^ Ac 19:10
  22. ^ 2Co 11:27
  23. ^ 1Co 15:9; 1Th 2:6; 1Pe 5:3
  24. ^ Ac 9:24; 20:3
  25. ^ Mt 28:20; Ac 20:27; 2Ti 4:2
  26. ^ Ac 5:42
  27. ^ Ac 18:5
  28. ^ Mr 1:15; Lu 24:47; Ac 2:38
  29. ^ Ac 19:21
  30. ^ Ac 21:4, 11
  31. ^ Ac 9:16
  32. ^ Ro 8:35; 2Co 4:16
  33. ^ 2Ti 4:7
  34. ^ 2Co 4:1; 5:18
  35. ^ Ga 1:1
  36. ^ 2Co 6:1
  37. ^ Eze 33:8; Ac 18:6; 2Co 7:2
  38. ^ Mt 28:20; Jn 15:15
  39. ^ Col 4:17; 1Ti 4:16
  40. ^ 1Ti 3:2
  41. ^ Pr 27:23
  42. ^ 1Ti 3:1; Ti 1:5; Heb 13:17
  43. ^ Jn 21:15; Eph 4:11; 1Pe 5:2
  44. ^ Mt 26:28; Jn 6:54; 1Jo 1:7
  45. ^ Is 56:11; Mt 7:15; 2Th 2:3; 2Pe 2:1
  46. ^ 2Ti 4:3
  47. ^ Ga 4:17; 1Ti 4:1; 1Jo 2:19
  48. ^ Ac 19:10
  49. ^ 2Co 2:4; 1Th 2:11
  50. ^ Ac 14:23
  51. ^ Ro 16:25
  52. ^ De 33:3; Eph 1:18; Col 1:12
  53. ^ 1Sa 12:3; Mt 10:8; 1Co 9:12; 2Co 7:2; Ti 1:7
  54. ^ Ac 18:3; 1Co 4:12; 1Th 2:9
  55. ^ Eph 4:28; 1Th 4:11; 2Th 3:8
  56. ^ Ro 15:1
  57. ^ Pr 19:17; Mt 10:8; Lu 6:38
  58. ^ Ac 21:5
  59. ^ Ge 45:14
  60. ^ Ro 16:16
  61. ^ Ac 20:25
  62. ^ Ac 15:3

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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