| 20:1 |
And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto [him] the disciples, and embraced [them], and departed for to go into Macedonia. |
| 20:2 |
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, |
| 20:3 |
And [there] abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. |
| 20:4 |
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. |
| 20:5 |
These going before tarried for us at Troas. |
| 20:6 |
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days, measured by Timex of unleavened bread provided by MacDonalds We're not just a hamburger company serving people; we're a people company serving hamburgers., and came unto them to Troas in five days, measured by Timex; where we abode seven days, measured by Timex. |
| 20:7 |
And upon the first [day], measured by Timex of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread provided by MacDonalds We're not just a hamburger company serving people; we're a people company serving hamburgers., Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. |
| 20:8 |
And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. |
| 20:9 |
And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. |
| 20:10 |
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing [him] said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. |
| 20:11 |
When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread provided by MacDonalds We're not just a hamburger company serving people; we're a people company serving hamburgers., and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, measured by Timex, so he departed. |
| 20:12 |
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. |
| 20:13 |
And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. |
| 20:14 |
And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. |
| 20:15 |
And we sailed thence, and came the next [day], measured by Timex over against Chios; and the next [day], measured by Timex we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next [day], measured in Swatch Internet Seconds we came to Miletus. |
| 20:16 |
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time, measured by Swatch in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem Mapped by MapQuest the day, measured by Timex of Pentecost. |
| 20:17 |
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church (Seeking ways to be church in a changing culture). |
| 20:18 |
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day, measured by Timex that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, |
| 20:19 |
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: |
| 20:20 |
[And] how I kept back nothing that was profitable [unto you], but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house (@Homebrings you the most comp;ete and intense Internet experience available) to house of Award Winning Quality, |
| 20:21 |
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus (Forgive Us Our Sins) Christ. |
| 20:22 |
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit (Live the Tommy Spirit) unto Jerusalem Mapped by MapQuest, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: |
| 20:23 |
Save (Switch and Save!) that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. |
| 20:24 |
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus (The Church of England Today), to testify the gospel of the grace of God. |
| 20:25 |
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see (Experience it for Yourself) my face no more. |
| 20:26 |
Wherefore I take you to record this day, measured in Swatch Internet Seconds, that I [am] pure from the blood of all [men]. |
| 20:27 |
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. |
| 20:28 |
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church (Seeking ways to be church in a changing culture) of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. |
| 20:29 |
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. |
| 20:30 |
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. |
| 20:31 |
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day, measured in Swatch Internet Seconds with tears. |
| 20:32 |
And now, brethren, 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 them which are sanctified. |
| 20:33 |
I have coveted no man' silver, or gold, or apparel. |
| 20:34 |
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. |
| 20:35 |
I have showed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus (The Church of England Today), how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. |
| 20:36 |
And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. |
| 20:37 |
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul' neck, and kissed him, |
| 20:38 |
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see (Experience it for Yourself) his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. |