Acts 20:32

"Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn’t cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears."

Key Reflection

Paul is reminding the Ephesian elders of his dedicated service to them over a long period, emphasizing that he had spoken to them frequently and fervently out of deep concern. For three years, he poured himself out in constant admonition, often weeping, highlighting both his commitment and their need for ongoing guidance and care.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 32. And now, brethren. About to leave them, probably to see them no more, he committed them to the faithful care and keeping of God. Amidst all the dangers of the church, when human strength fails or is withdrawn, we may commit that church to the safe keeping and tender care of God. I commend you. I commit you; I place you paratiyemai in his hands, and under his protection. See Barnes "Ac 14:23". And to the word of his grace. That is, to his gracious word; to his merciful promise. To his doctrine of salvation by Jesus Christ, which has been conferred on us by grace.

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