Acts 20:19

"When they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you all the time,"

Key Reflection

In Acts 20:19, Paul reflects on his ministry during his stay in Asia Minor, emphasizing his constant presence and commitment to the disciples. This statement underscores his dedication and availability, highlighting how he consistently served alongside them, facing hardships and challenges together. The cultural context of this period shows that such personal engagement was crucial for establishing and maintaining the fledgling Christian communities, reinforcing Paul's role as a guiding figure in these early churches.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 19. Serving the Lord. In the discharge of the appropriate duties of his apostolic office, and in private life. To discharge aright our duties in any vocation is serving the Lord. Religion is often represented in the Bible as a service rendered to the Lord. With all humility. Without arrogance, pride, or a spirit of dictation; without a desire to "lord it over God's heritage;" without being elated with the authority of the apostolic office, the variety of the miracles which he was enabled to perform, or the success which attended his labours.

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