Acts 20:1-19 ESV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:4-6

Acts 20:4-6. And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea, &c. The several persons mentioned in this verse are thought by some to have been joined with Paul as messengers of the churches, in carrying their contributions to the poor brethren at Jerusalem. We know but few particulars of most of them. Sopater is thought to be the same with Sosipater, mentioned by Paul as his kinsman, Romans 16:21. Aristarchus and Secundus are the Macedonians of whom he speaks, 2 Corinthians... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:7-10

Acts 20:7-10. And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples As was usual with them on that day; came together From different parts; to break bread That is, to celebrate the Lord’s supper. It is well known the primitive Christians administered the eucharist every Lord’s day, and as that was the most solemn and appropriate, as well as the concluding act of their worship, it is no wonder that it should be mentioned as the end of their assembling. Paul preached unto them With... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:13-16

Acts 20:13-16. And we went before to ship Namely, those that were to go with Paul; and sailed unto Assos A city to the south of Troas; there intending to take in Paul Who went thither on foot The place being much nearer by land than by sea; and in order that, being alone for a while, he might employ himself in meditation and prayer, his public work allowing him little time for retirement and private devotion: or, perhaps, he might intend to call on some friends by the way. And when... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:17

Acts 20:17. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus Though Paul’s concern to be at Jerusalem by the feast of pentecost, prevented his going in person to visit the Christians at Ephesus, yet, as he was now only about ten miles distant from that city, and was desirous to know the state of the church there, and to contribute all in his power to its prosperity, he called the elders of it to come to him, that he might receive from them such information as he wished to obtain, and might give them... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:18-19

Acts 20:18-19. And he said, Ye know, &c. Happy is that minister who can thus appeal to the consciences of his hearers; from the first day that I came into Asia From the first time of my appearing among you; after what manner I have been with you How I have conducted myself toward God, toward you, and toward all men; at all seasons Τον παντα χρονον , the whole time; every day and hour, in private and public; serving the Lord Not only instructing men in the principles of divine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:1-2

Through Macedonia and Achaia (20:1-2)As seen in paragraph 8 of the above summary, at the end of Paul’s three years in Ephesus he travelled north to Troas and then across to Macedonia (20:1). After meeting Titus and writing 2 Corinthians, Paul moved around other parts of the region and then headed south towards Achaia (2). Possibly one place he visited was Illyricum, a region that in New Testament times included the Roman province of Dalmatia and in modern times includes the country of Albania... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:3-12

Return to Macedonia and Troas (20:3-12)Although Paul was planning to visit Rome, his immediate concern was to go to Jerusalem with the money he had been collecting from the Gentile churches (Romans 15:24-26; Acts 19:21). But just as he was about to set sail, he heard of a Jewish plot to kill him. So he changed his plans and returned through Macedonia (3). In Macedonia, probably at Philippi, Luke rejoined the party (indicated by the renewed use of ‘we’ and ‘us’ in the narrative). They then... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:13-38

To Jerusalem with the offering (20:13-21:16)From Troas Paul went by land to Assos, where he rejoined the rest of the party and sailed to Miletus (13-16). Since Miletus was only about fifty kilometres from Ephesus, Paul took the opportunity to call the elders of the Ephesian church to come and meet him. He wanted to give them some final encouragement and pass on helpful warnings (17).Paul’s opponents in Asia had probably been trying to turn the Christians against him. Therefore, he reminded the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 20:1

And = Now. uproar = din. Greek. thorubos. Here, Acts 21:34 ; Acts 24:18 . Matthew 26:5 ; Matthew 27:24 .Mark 5:38 ; Mark 14:2 . Compare Acts 17:5 . called unto . The texts and Syriac read comforted, or exhorted. App-134 . embraced . Greek. aspazomai. Generally translated "salute", or "greet". Compare 2 Corinthians 13:12 . for . Omit. Macedonia . Compare verses: Acts 20:21 , Acts 20:22 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 20:2

those parts . Doubtless including Philippi, Thessalonica, &c. given them much exhortation . Literally exhorted (Greek. parakaleo. App-134 .) them with many a word (Greek. logos. App-121 .) read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:4-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:7-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:13-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 20:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:1-2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:3-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 20:13-38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 20:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 20:2

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