1.
And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
And = Now.
uproar = din. Greek. thorubos. Here, Acts 21:34 ; Acts 24:18 . Matthew 26:5 ; Matthew 27:24 .Mark 5:38 ; Mark 14:2 . Compare Acts 17:5 .
called unto . The texts and Syriac read comforted, or exhorted. App-134 .
embraced . Greek. aspazomai. Generally translated "salute", or "greet". Compare 2 Corinthians 13:12 .
for . Omit.
Macedonia . Compare verses: Acts 20:21 , Acts 20:22 .
2.
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
those parts . Doubtless including Philippi, Thessalonica, &c.
given them much exhortation . Literally exhorted (Greek. parakaleo. App-134 .) them with many a word (Greek. logos. App-121 .)
3.
And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.
abode three months . Literally having done three months. Compare Acts 15:33 ; Acts 18:23 . Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the species). App-6 . The whole period covered by verses: Acts 20:1-3 is about nine months.
when, &c . Literally a plot (Greek. epiboule. See Acts 9:24 ) having been made against him by (Greek. hupo. App-104 .) the Jews.
sail . Greek. anago. See note on Acts 13:13 .
he purposed . Literally his purpose or judgment was. Greek. gnome. App-177 .
4.
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
accompanied = were accompanying. This was their purpose, but they went before and waited at Troas (Acts 20:5 ). Greek. sunepomai. Only here.
into = as far as.
Sopater . Shortened form of Sosipater, which is found in Romans 16:21 , but there is no connexion between the two persons. The texts add "son of Pyrrhus".
Aristarehus . See Acts 19:29 .
Secundus . Only here.
Gaius . Not the same as in Acts 19:29 .
Tychicus . See 1 Chronicles 4:7; 1 Chronicles 4:7 . 2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Timothy 3:12 . He was with Paul in his first and second imprisonments at Rome, and was twice sent by him to Ephesus, which was no doubt his native place, as it was that of Trophimus.
Trophimus . See Acts 21:29 . 2 Timothy 4:20 .
5.
These going before tarried for us at Troas.
tarried = were waiting.
at = in. Greek. en . App-104 .
Troas . Compare Acts 16:8 . 2 Corinthians 2:12 .
6.
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
sailed away . Greek. ekpleo. See note on Acts 15:39 .
Philippi: i.e. from Neapolis, its port.
days, &c . This was Passover, A.D. 57.
to . Greek. eis, as in Acts 20:1 .
five days . Compare Acts 16:11 .
abode . Greek. diatribo. See note on Acts 12:19 .
7.
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
first, &c . = first day of the sabbaths, i.e. the first day for reckoning the seven sabbaths to Pentecost. It depended upon the harvest (Deuteronomy 16:9 ), and was always from the morrow after the weekly sabbath when the wave sheaf was presented (Leviticus 23:15 ). In John 20:1 this was the fourth day after the Crucifixion, "the Lord's Passover. "Compare App-156 . This was by Divine ordering. But in A.D. 57 it was twelve days after the week of unleavened bread, and therefore more than a fortnight later than in A.D. 29.
the disciples . The texts read "we".
came together = were gathered together, as in Acts 20:8 .
break bread . See note on Acts 2:42 .
preached . Greek. dialegomai. Often translated "reason". See note on Acts 17:2 .
unto = to.
ready = being about. Same as in verses: Acts 20:20 , Acts 20:3 , Acts 20:13 , Acts 20:38 ,
depart . Greek. exeimi. See note on Acts 13:42 .
continued = was extending. Greek. parateino. Only here.
his speech = the word. Greek. logos, as in Acts 20:2 .
8.
And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
9.
And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.
sat = was sitting.
a = the.
window . Greek. thuris. Only here and 2 Corinthians 11:33 . It was an opening with
young man . Greek. neanias. See note on Acts 7:58 .
named = by name.
being fallen = being borne down. Greek. kataphero. Only in this verse and Acts 26:10 . "Sunk down" is the same word.
into = by (dat.)
long . Literally for (Greek. epi.) more (than usual).
third loft = third storey. Greek. tristegon. Only here.
dead = a corpse. App-139 . Greek. nekros.
10.
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
embracing . Greek. sumperilambano. Only here. Compare 1 Kings 17:21 . 2 Kings 4:34 .
Trouble . . . yourselves . Greek. thorubeomai. See Acts 17:5 .
not . Greek. me . App-105 . It was midnight. Any loud outcry would have roused the neighbourhood and caused a scene.
life . Greek. psuche. App-110 and App-170 .
11.
When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
bread . The texts read "the bread", to support the idea that it was a Eucharistic service, but see note on Acts 20:7 and the references in Acts 2:42 .
talked . Greek. homileo. Only here, Acts 24:26 . Luke 24:14 , Luke 24:15 . Hence our word "homily", for a solemn discourse.
a long while = for (Greek. epi. App-104 .) long (time).
break of day . Greek. auge. Only here.
so . Emph. to call attention to the circumstances attending his departure.
12.
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
13.
And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.
to ship = on board. Literally upon (Greek. epi . App-104 .) the ship.
intending = being about. Same as in verses: Acts 20:3 , Acts 20:7 , Acts 20:38 .
take in = receive on board.
had he appointed . Greek. diatasso. See note on Acts 7:44 .
minding = being about, as above
go afoot . Greek. pezeuo. Only here. The distance was twenty miles.
14.
And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.
met . Greek. sumballo. See note on Acts 4:15 .
15.
And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.
sailed thence, and = having sailed away. Greek. apopleo. See note on Acts 13:4 .
came = arrived. Greek. katantao. See note on Acts 16:1 .
next . Greek. epeimi. See note on Acts 7:26 .
over against . Greek. antikru. Only here.
next . Greek. heteros. App-124 .
arrived . Greek. paraballo. Only here and Mark 4:30 (compare, i.e. bring alongside).
next . Greek. echomai, to hold oneself near to. Note the three different words for "next" in this verse.
16.
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
determined = decided. Greek. krino. App-122 . It was a question of taking a ship stopping at Ephesus or Miletus.
sail by . Greek. parapleo. Only here.
because . . . would = in order that he might.
spend the time . Greek. chronotribeo, wear away the time. Only here.
hasted = was hurrying on.
Pentecost . Compare Acts 20:7 .
17.
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
Miletus . A city of great importance, as its remains show.
sent = having sent. Greek. pempo. App-174 .
Ephesus . The time taken in summoning the elders was much less than he would have had to spend there, besides which there was the danger of a renewal of the rioting.
called . Greek. metakaleo. See note on Acts 7:14 .
elders . Greek. presbuteros. See App-189 .
church . See App-186 .
18.
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
unto = to.
know . Greek. epistamai. App-132 .
that = from (Greek. apo) which.
came . Greek. epibaino. Only here, Acts 21:2 , Acts 21:6 ; Acts 25:1 ; Acts 27:2 .Matthew 21:5 . Literally to go upon.
after what manner = how.
at all seasons = all the time.
19.
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:
Serving . Greek. douleuo. App-190 .
humility of mind . Greek. tapeinophrosune. Only here, Ephesians 4:2 .Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:3 .Colossians 2:18 , Colossians 2:23 ; Col 3:12 . 1 Peter 5:5 .
many . Omit.
temptations . Greek. peirasmos. Always translated as here, save in 1 Peter 4:12 . Here it means "trials", as in Luke 22:28 . See 2 Corinthians 11:26 .
by = in. Greek. en. App-104 .
lying in wait = plots, as in Acts 20:3 .
20.
And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
kept back . Greek. hupostello. Only here, Acts 20:27 . Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:12 .Hebrews 10:38 . A medical word, used of withholding food from patients.
nothing . Greek. oudeis.
that was profitable = of the things profitable.
but have, &c . Literally so as not (Greek. me) to shew and teach.
publickly . Greek. demosia. See note on Acts 5:18 .
from bouse to house = in your houses. Greek. kat' oikon, as in Acts 2:46 .
21.
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Testifying = witnessing. Greek. diamarturomai. See note on Acts 2:40 .
to the Jews, &c . = to. Jews and Greeks.
repentance . Greek. metanoia. App-111 .
faith . Greek. pistis. App-150 .
Jesus Cirist . App-98 .
22.
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
behold . Greek. idou. App-133 . "And now, behold", repeated Acts 20:25 . Figure of speech Epibole. App-6 .
bound in the spirit = firmly resolved. Figure of speech Idioma. App-6 .
spirit . App-101 .
knowing . Greek. eidon. App-133 .
befall = meet. Greek. sunantao. See note on Acts 10:25 . Not the same word as in Acts 20:19 .
23.
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Save = But only.
the Holy Ghost . App-101 .
witnesseth . Same word as testify, Acts 20:21 . The texts add "to me".
in every city . Greek. kata polin. Compare Acts 15:21 .
afflictions Greek. thlipsis. See note on Acts 7:10 .
abide = await or remain for. Greek. mino . See p. 1511.
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.
none, &c . = I make of no (Greek. oudeis) account (Greek. logos) .
neither . Greek. oude.
count = hold.
dear = precious. Greek. timios. See note on Acts 5:34 .
finish . Greek. teleioo. App-125 . Only here in Acts. Often translated "perfect".
course . See note on Acts 13:25 . Ten years were yet to pass before this would be. See 2 Timothy 4:7 , 2 Timothy 4:8 .
joy . All the texts omit "with joy".
ministry . Greek. diakonia. App-190 .
of = from. Greek. para. App-104 . Jesus. App-98 .
the gospel, &c . App-140 .
grace . App-184 .
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.
gone . Greek. dierchomai. See note on Acts 8:4 .
preaching . Greek. kerusso. App-121 .
the kingdom of God . App-114 . The texts omit "of God".
shall see . Greek. opsomai. App-133 .
no more = no longer. Greek. ouketi.
26.
Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
take you to record = am witnessed to by you. Greek. marturomai. Only here, Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:3 .Ephesians 4:17 . The texts add Acts 26:22 . 1 Thessalonians 2:11 for martureomai. Figure of speech Deisis. App-6 .
this day . Literally, in (Greek. en) the day of to-day.
pure, &c . Compare Acts 18:6 .
27.
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
have . . . shunned = shunned or shrunk. Greek. hupostello. Same as "kept back", Acts 20:20 .
to . Literally not (Greek. me)
to . declare. Greek. anangello. See note on Acts 14:27 . Same as "shew", Acts 20:20 .
counsel . Greek. boule. App-102 . All the revealed purpose of God up to that time. The Prison Epistles, containing the final revelation of God's counsel, were not yet written.
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.
Take heed . Greek. prosecho. The sixth occurs in Acts. See note on Acts 8:6 , Acts 8:10 , Acts 8:11 .
flock . Greek. poimnion, little flock. Only here, Acts 20:29 . Luke 12:32 . 1Pe 5:2 , 1 Peter 5:3 . For poimne, see John 10:16 .
over = in, or on. Greek. en. App-104 . Out of 2,622 occurances of en, it is rendered "over" only here.
overseers . Greek. epiakopos. Elsewhere translated "bishop". Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:1 . 2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Timothy 1:7 . 1Pe 2:26 . They are called "elders", in Acts 20:17 , which makes it clear that "elders" ( presbuteroi ) and bishops ( episkopoi ) are the same. App-189 .
feed = shepherd. Greek. poimaino. Occurs eleven times; translated "feed" seven times; "rule" in Matthew 2:6 . Revelation 2:27 ; Revelation 12:5 ; Revelation 19:15 .
God . Some texts read "Lord", but Alford gives good reasons for rejecting the change, due to Arian and Socinian attempts against the Lord's Deity.
purchased = gained possession of, or acquired. Greek. peripoieomai. Only here and 1 Timothy 3:13 . Compare 1 Peter 2:9 .
with = by means of. Greek. dia. App-104 .Acts 20:1 .
29.
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
For . The texts omit.
this . Omit.
departing . Greek. aphixis. Only here.
grievous = oppressive. Greek. barus. Elsewhere Acts 25:7 . Matthew 23:4 , Matthew 23:23 ; 2 Corinthians 10:10 . 1 John 5:3 .
in among = unto. Greek. eis. App-104 .
sparing . Greek. pheidomai. Always translated "spare" save 2 Corinthians 12:6 . No other word for "spare" save Luke 15:17 . This verse is an instance of the Figure of speech Hypocatastasis ( App-6 ), to call attention to the true character of Apostolical succession.
30.
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Also, &c . = Of your own selves also.
of = out of. Greek. ek. App-104 .
shall = will.
arise . Greek. anistemi. App-178 .
speaking . Greek. laleo. App-121 .
perverse . See note on Acts 13:8 .
draw away . Greek. apospao. Only here, Acts 21:1 .Matthew 26:51 .Luke 22:41 .
disciples = the disciples.
after , i.e. in their train. Greek. opiso.
31.
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
watch . Compare 1 Peter 5:8 .
and remember = remembering. Greek. mnemoneuo. Always translated "remember", save Hebrews 11:15 , Hebrews 11:22 .
by the space of three years . Greek. trietia. Only here.
warn . Greek. noutheteo. Used only by Paul, here and seven times in his epistles.
32.
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.
now . See note on Acts 4:29 .
brethren . The texts omit.
commend . Greek. paratithemi. See note on Acts 17:3 .
word . Greek. logos. App-121 .
build . . . up . Greek. epoikodomeo. Only used by Jude, (20), and Paul, here and six times in his epistles.
you . The texts omit.
inheritance . Greek. kleronomia. Only word translated inheritance, except Acts 26:18 . Co Acts 1:1 , Acts 1:12 .
them which are = the.
sanctified . Greek. hagiazso. See note on John 17:17 , John 17:19 .
33.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
have coveted = desired.
no man's . Greek. oudeis.
apparel . Greek. himatismos. The word expresses more stateliness than the common word himation. Here, Matthew 27:35 .Luke 7:25 ; Luke 9:29 . John 19:24 .
34.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
know . Greek. ginosko. App-132 .
have ministered = ministered. Greek. hupereteo. App-190 . See note on Acts 13:36 .
necessities = needs. Compare Acts 2:45 .
35.
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.
have shewed = shewed. Greek. hupodeiknumi. See note on Acts 9:16 .
labouring = toiling. Greek. kopiao. Compare Matthew 6:28 , first occurance.
support . Greek. antilambanomai. Only here, Luke 1:54 . 1 Timothy 6:2 .
weak . Greek. astheneo. Often translated "sick".
It is, &c . This is one of the Paroemiae ( App-6 )of the Lord, not elsewhere recorded.
36.
And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
kneeled down . See note on Acts 7:60 .
prayed . Greek. proseuchomai. App-134 .
37.
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,
they all, &c . Literally there was a great weeping of all.
fell = having fallen.
and kissed . Greek. kataphileo. Only here, Matthew 26:49 . Mark 14:45 (Judas). Luke 7:38 , Luke 7:45 (the woman); Acts 15:20 (the father).
38.
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.
Sorrowing . Greek. odunomai. Only here, Luke 2:48 ; Luke 16:24 , Luke 16:25 .
for = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 .
the words = the word. Greek. logos. App-121 .
should = were about to.
see = behold. Greek. theoreo. App-133 .
accompanied . Greek. propempo. See note on Acts 15:3 . Compare App-174 .