Acts 20:27 kjva — For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God."

— Acts 20:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 20 — Context

24

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

25

And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

26

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

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For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

29

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

30

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

Acts 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:27 say?
Acts 20:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the 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 (KJVA): “For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the 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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