Acts 20:17 BSB — MannaFest

Acts 20:17

From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.

BSB

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ASV

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.

KJV

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

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Commentary

3 voices

Irenaeus

Against Heresies Book III, Chapter 14, Section 2 (202)

But that Paul taught with simplicity what he knew, not only to those who were [employed] with him, but to those that heard him, he does himself make manifest. For when the bishops and presbyters who came from Ephesus and the other cities adjoining had assembled in Miletus, since he was himself hastening to Jerusalem to observe Pentecost, after testifying many things to them, and declaring what must happen to him at Jerusalem, he added: "I know that ye shall see my face no more.

The record, by era

The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus,.... Which is said, by some, to be about four hundred furlongs from Miletus, and, by others, ten German miles. And called the elders of the church; that is, at Ephesus; not the ancient members of the church, but the officers of it; the pastors, bishops, and overseers, as they are called, Act 20:28 and are so styled from their office, and not their age.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

But if unfavorable winds and stormy weather had overtaken them, his object could not have been attained, and perhaps he was unwilling to run the risk of detention at Ephesus by the state of the church and other causes. Those here called "elders" or "presbyters," are in Ac 20:28 called "bishops." (See on Ac 20:28).

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Original language & word study

12 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
Ἀπὸ	Apo	From	G575 →
δὲ	de	then	G1161 →
τῆς	tēs	<the>	G3588 →
Μιλήτου	Milētou	Miletus	G3399 →
πέμψας	pempsas	having sent	G3992 →
εἰς	eis	to	G1519 →
Ἔφεσον	Epheson	Ephesus	G2181 →
μετεκαλέσατο	metekalesato	he called for	G3333 →
τοὺς	tous	the	G3588 →
πρεσβυτέρους	presbuterous	elders	G4245 →
τῆς	tēs	of the	G3588 →
ἐκκλησίας.	ekklēsias	church.	G1577 →

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
leads to
- 1 Peter 5:2–3
  Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
- 1 Timothy 4:16
  Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
- 1 Peter 1:18–19
  For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
- Isaiah 40:11
  He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
Through
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
leads to
- Hebrews 13:17
  Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for…
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
  But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
- Galatians 6:6
  Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- Luke 10:7
  Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

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01Commentary

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

05Featured studies on this passage

06About Acts

Where the connections lead

The record, by era

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About Acts