Acts 20:28

"for I didn’t shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God."

Key Reflection

In the first century, when Paul wrote to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:28, he was emphasizing his commitment to faithfully share all of God’s teachings without reservation. The term “counsel of God” (λόγοι Θεοῦ) would have encompassed not just the written law and prophets but also the deeper spiritual insights and wisdom revealed by God. This passage highlights Paul's dedication to ensuring that the Ephesian church received a comprehensive understanding of their faith, preparing them for the challenges they would face in spreading Christianity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 28. Take heed therefore. Attend to; be on your guard against the dangers which beset you, and seek to discharge your duty with fidelity. To yourselves. To your own piety, opinions, and mode of life. This is the first duty of a minister; for, without this, all his preaching will be vain. Compare Col 4:17; 1 Ti 4:14. Ministers are beset with peculiar dangers and temptations, and against them they should be on their guard. In addition to the temptations which they have in common with other men, they are exposed to those peculiar to their office-- arising from flattery, and ambition, and despondency, and worldly- mindedness.

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