Acts 20:20 asv — how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to hou…

American Standard Version

"how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house, "

— Acts 20:20, American Standard Version

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Acts 20 — Context

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And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.

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And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time,

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serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews;

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

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testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

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And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

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save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

Acts 20:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:20 say?
Acts 20:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house, ”
Where is Acts 20:20 in the Bible?
Acts 20:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 20.
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 20:20.
What translation should I read Acts 20:20 in?
Acts 20:20 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 20:20?
Acts 20:20 reads (ASV): “how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house, ” 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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