the Week of Proper 26 / Ordinary 31
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Acts 20:31
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So be careful! And always remember what I did during the three years I was with you. I never stopped reminding each one of you how you should live, counseling you day and night and crying over you.
Therfore awake and remember that by the space of .iii. yeares I ceased not to warne every one of you both nyght and daye with teares.
Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn't cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
So be alert! Remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped warning each of you with tears.Acts 19:10;">[xr]
"Therefore, be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears.
So be careful! Always remember that for three years, day and night, I never stopped warning each of you, and I often cried over you.
Therefore watch, remembering that by the space of three years I didn't cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears.
Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn't cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, I ceased not to warn every one, night and day, with tears.
Therefore be on the alert; and remember that, night and day, for three years, I never ceased admonishing every one, even with tears.
For which thing wake ye, holdinge in mynde that bi thre yeer nyyt and dai Y ceesside not with teeris monestinge ech of you.
Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.
Be on your guard! Remember how day and night for three years I kept warning you with tears in my eyes.
"Therefore be continually alert, remembering that for three years, night or day, I did not stop admonishing and advising each one [of you] with tears.
Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.
So keep watch, having in mind that for three years without resting I was teaching every one of you, day and night, with weeping.
So stay alert! Remember that for three years, night and day, with tears in my eyes, I never stopped warning you!
Wherefore watch, remembering that for three years, night and day, I ceased not admonishing each one [of you] with tears.
On account of this be watchful, and remember, that for three years I ceased not by night and by day with tears to instruct every one of you.
Therefore be ye vigilant; and remember, that for three years I ceased not to admonish each one of you, by day and by night, with tears.
Therefore watch, and remember that by the space of three yeeres, I ceased not to warne euery one night and day with teares.
Watch out! Remember the three years I was with you—my constant watch and care over you night and day, and my many tears for you.
I say again, keep watching! Remember that for three years I taught everyone of you night and day, even with tears.
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to warn everyone with tears.
Therefore watche, and remember, that by the space of three yeres I ceased not to warne euery one, both night and day with teares.
Therefore watch, and remember, that for three years, night and day, I did not cease to teach every one of you with tears.
Wherefore, be on the watch, remembering that, for three years, night and day, I gave myself no rest, with tears, admonishing each one.
Therefore watch, keeping in memory that for three years I ceased not with tears to admonish every one of you, night and day.
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears.
Therfore watch, and remember that by the space of three yeres I ceassed not to warne euery one night and day with teares.
Watch, then, and remember that with many tears, day and night, I taught every one of you for three years.
Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for three years I never stopped warning each one of you with tears.
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
Because of this watch, remembering that I did not cease admonishing each one with tears night and day for three years.
`Therefore, watch, remembering that three years, night and day, I did not cease with tears warning each one;
Therfore awake, and remembre, that by the space of thre yeares I ceassed not to warne euery one off you both nighte and daye with teares.
be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
Keep your eyes open! Don't forget I warned you about this for three years straight. Don't let your guard down.
"Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears.
Therefore be watchful, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
watch: Matthew 13:25, Mark 13:34-37, Luke 21:36, 2 Timothy 4:5, Hebrews 13:17, Revelation 16:15
by: Acts 19:8, Acts 19:10
warn: Ezekiel 3:17-20, Matthew 3:7, 1 Corinthians 4:14, Colossians 1:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:14
night: Acts 20:7, Acts 20:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 2:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:8
with: Acts 20:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 43:30 - wept there 2 Kings 8:11 - wept 2 Chronicles 19:10 - warn them Ezra 8:29 - Watch ye Psalms 19:11 - Moreover Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Matthew 25:13 - General Acts 18:11 - he Acts 19:9 - daily Acts 20:20 - I kept Acts 26:7 - instantly 1 Corinthians 9:12 - Nevertheless 2 Corinthians 6:5 - watchings 2 Corinthians 11:3 - so 2 Corinthians 11:27 - in watchings Ephesians 4:14 - tossed Philippians 3:18 - even 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - watch 2 Thessalonians 2:5 - Remember 1 Timothy 4:6 - thou put 2 Timothy 1:4 - being Hebrews 12:15 - and thereby Revelation 4:8 - and they
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Therefore watch,.... Meaning both over themselves, and the flock; to prevent, if possible, false teachers entering in, and to nip the buds of heresy and schism, as soon as they appear, and to preserve themselves, and the church, from being carried away with the error of the wicked.
And remember that by the space of three years; reckoning from his first coming to Ephesus, unto this time, that he now called at Miletus; see Acts 18:19 and
I ceased not to warn everyone night and day with tears; that is, he was constantly and continually cautioning them against false teachers, and their doctrines, in the most tender and affectionate manner; shedding tears at the thoughts of what mischief would be done, and how many souls would be ruined by them; which gives a lively idea of the apostle, and his ministry, of his affection, zeal, and diligence, very worthy of the imitation of all the preachers of the Gospel. Several copies, and all the Oriental versions, read, "everyone of you".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Therefore watch - Matthew 24:42. In view of the dangers which beset yourselves Acts 20:28, the danger from people not connected with the church Acts 20:29, and the danger which will arise from the love of power among yourselves Acts 20:30, be on your guard. Observe the approach of danger, and set yourselves against it.
Remember - Recall my counsels and admonitions in reference to these dangers.
By the space of three years - In Acts 19:10, we are told that Paul spent two years in the school of Tyrannus. In Acts 19:8, it is said that he was teaching in the synagogue at Ephesus three months. In addition to this, it is not improbable that he spent some months more in Ephesus in instructing the church in other places. Perhaps, however, by the phrase three years, he meant to use merely a round number, denoting about three years; or, in accordance with the Jewish custom, part of each of the three years one whole year, and a considerable portion of the two others. Compare the notes on Matthew 12:40.
I ceased not - I continued to do it.
To warn - To admonish; to place before the mind νουθετῶν nouthetōn; setting the danger and duty of each individual before him.
Everyone - He had thus set them an example of what he had enjoined, Acts 20:28. He had admonished each individual, whatever was his rank or standing. It is well when a minister can refer to his own example as an illustration of what he meant by his precepts.
Night and day - Continually; by every opportunity.
With tears - Expressive of his deep feeling, and his deep interest in their welfare. See the notes on Acts 20:19.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 31. Therefore watch, and remember — The only way to abide in the truth is to watch against evil, and for good; and to keep in mind the heavenly doctrines originally received. Unwatchfulness and forgetfulness are two grand inlets to apostasy.
By the space of three years — τριετιαν. The Greek word here does not necessarily mean three whole years: it may be months more or less. In Acts 19:8; Acts 19:10, we have an account of his spending two years and three months among them; probably this is all that is intended. One MS., perceiving that the time of three years was not completed, inserts διετιαν, the space of two years.
