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Acts 20:29-1964 bbe — I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock; And from among your…

Bible in Basic English

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I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock;

30

And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them.

31

So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping.

32

And now, I give you into the care of God and the word of his grace, which is able to make you strong and to give you your heritage among all the saints.

33

I have had no desire for any man's silver or gold or clothing.

34

You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me.

35

In all things I was an example to you of how, in your lives, you are to give help to the feeble, and keep in memory the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, There is a greater blessing in giving than in getting.

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And having said these words, he went down on his knees in prayer with them all.

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And they were all weeping, falling on Paul's neck and kissing him,

38

Being sad most of all because he had said that they would not see his face again. And so they went with him to the ship.

— Acts 20:29-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. ”
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Acts 20 — Context

26

And so I say to you this day that I am clean from the blood of all men.

27

For I have not kept back from you anything of the purpose of God.

28

Give attention to yourselves, and to all the flock which the Holy Spirit has given into your care, to give food to the church of God, for which he gave his blood.

29

I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock;

30

And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them.

31

So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping.

32

And now, I give you into the care of God and the word of his grace, which is able to make you strong and to give you your heritage among all the saints.

33

I have had no desire for any man's silver or gold or clothing.

34

You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me.

35

In all things I was an example to you of how, in your lives, you are to give help to the feeble, and keep in memory the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, There is a greater blessing in giving than in getting.

36

And having said these words, he went down on his knees in prayer with them all.

37

And they were all weeping, falling on Paul's neck and kissing him,

38

Being sad most of all because he had said that they would not see his face again. And so they went with him to the ship.

Acts 20:29-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:29-1964 say?

Acts 20:29-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock; And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them. So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping. And now, I give you into the care of God and the word of his grace, which is able to make you strong and to give you your heritage among all the saints. I have had no desire for any man's silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me. In all things I was an example to you of how, in your lives, you are to give help to the feeble, and keep in memory the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, There is a greater blessing in giving than in getting. And having said these words, he went down on his knees in prayer with them all. And they were all weeping, falling on Paul's neck and kissing him, Being sad most of all because he had said that they would not see his face again. And so they went with him to the ship.”

Where is Acts 20:29-1964 in the Bible?

Acts 20:29-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verses 29–1964.

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 20:29-1964.

What translation should I read Acts 20:29-1964 in?

Acts 20:29-1964 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 20:29-1964?

Acts 20:29-1964 reads (BBE): “I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock; And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them. So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping. And now, I give you into the care of God and the word of his grace, which is able to make you strong and to give you your heritage among all the saints. I have had no desire for any man's silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me. In all things I was an example to you of how, in your lives, you are to give help to the feeble, and keep in memory the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, There is a greater blessing in giving than in getting. And having said these words, he went down on his knees in prayer with them all. And they were all weeping, falling on Paul's neck and kissing him, Being sad most of all because he had said that they would not see his face again. And so they went with him to the ship.” 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.