Acts 20:27 asv — For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.

American Standard Version

"For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God. "

— Acts 20:27, American Standard Version

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Acts 20 — Context

24

But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

25

And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, shall see my face no more.

26

Wherefore I testify unto you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

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For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.

28

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

29

I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;

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and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Acts 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:27 say?
Acts 20:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God. ”
Where is Acts 20:27 in the Bible?
Acts 20:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 27.
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 20:27.
What translation should I read Acts 20:27 in?
Acts 20:27 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 20:27?
Acts 20:27 reads (ASV): “For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God. ” 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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