Acts 20:19 nasb — serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;

NASB

"serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;"

— Acts 20:19, NASB

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Acts 20 — Context

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For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.

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From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church.

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And 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 the whole time,

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serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;

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how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house,

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solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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"And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

Acts 20:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:19 say?
Acts 20:19 in the NASB reads: “serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;”
Where is Acts 20:19 in the Bible?
Acts 20:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 19.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 20:19.
What translation should I read Acts 20:19 in?
Acts 20:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 20:19?
Acts 20:19 reads (NASB): “serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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