Acts 20:31 bbe — So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with…

Bible in Basic English

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

— Acts 20:31, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 20 — Context

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.

Acts 20:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:31 say?
Acts 20:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping.”
Where is Acts 20:31 in the Bible?
Acts 20:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 31.
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 20:31.
What translation should I read Acts 20:31 in?
Acts 20:31 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 20:31?
Acts 20:31 reads (BBE): “So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping.” 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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