Acts 20:1
American King James And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called to him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
American Standard Version And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
King James And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
World English Bible After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
Acts 20:2
American King James And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
American Standard Version And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.
King James And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
World English Bible When he had gone through those parts and had encouraged them with many words, he came into Greece.
Acts 20:3
American King James And there stayed three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.
American Standard Version And when he had spent three months `there,' and a plot was laid against him by Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.
King James 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.
World English Bible When he had spent three months there, and a plot was made against him by Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he determined to return through Macedonia.
Acts 20:4
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater of Beroea, `the son' of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
King James 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.
World English Bible These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea, Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, Gaius of Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
Acts 20:5
American King James These going before tarried for us at Troas.
American Standard Version But these had gone before, and were waiting for us at Troas.
King James These going before tarried for us at Troas.
World English Bible But these had gone ahead, and were waiting for us at Troas.
Acts 20:6
American King James And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas in five days; where we stayed seven days.
American Standard Version And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we tarried seven days.
King James 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.
World English Bible We sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and came to them at Troas in five days, where we stayed seven days.
Acts 20:7
American King James And on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached to them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
American Standard Version And upon the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to depart on the morrow; and prolonged his speech until midnight.
King James 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.
World English Bible On the first day of the week, when the disciples were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day; and continued his speech until midnight.
Acts 20:8
American King James And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
American Standard Version And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.
King James And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
World English Bible There were many lights in the upper room where we were gathered together.
Acts 20:9
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And there sat in the window a certain young man named Eutychus, borne down with deep sleep; and as Paul discoursed yet longer, being borne down by his sleep he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.
King James 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.
World English Bible A certain young man named Eutychus sat in the window, weighed down with deep sleep. As Paul spoke still longer, being weighed down by his sleep, he fell down from the third floor and was taken up dead.
Acts 20:10
American King James And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
American Standard Version And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Make ye no ado; for his life is in him.
King James And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
World English Bible Paul went down and fell upon him, and embracing him said, “Don’t be troubled, for his life is in him.”
Acts 20:11
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And when he was gone up, and had broken the bread, and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
King James 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.
World English Bible When he had gone up, had broken bread and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even until break of day, he departed.
Acts 20:12
American King James And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
American Standard Version And they brought the lad alive, and were not a little comforted.
King James And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
World English Bible They brought the boy in alive, and were greatly comforted.
Acts 20:13
American King James And we went before to ship, and sailed to Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.
American Standard Version But we going before to the ship set sail for Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, intending himself to go by land.
King James 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.
World English Bible But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there; for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land.
Acts 20:14
American King James And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.
American Standard Version And when he met us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.
King James And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.
World English Bible When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and came to Mitylene.
Acts 20:15
American King James And we sailed there, 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.
American Standard Version And sailing from thence, we came the following day over against Chios; and the next day we touched at Samos; and the day after we came to Miletus.
King James 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.
World English Bible Sailing from there, we came the following day opposite Chios. The next day we touched at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium, and the day after we came to Miletus.
Acts 20:16
American King James For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hurried, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
American Standard Version For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
King James 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.
World English Bible For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
Acts 20:17
American King James And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
American Standard Version And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.
King James And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
World English Bible From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to himself the elders of the assembly.
Acts 20:18
American King James And when they were come to him, he said to them, You know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
American Standard Version And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time,
King James 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,
World English Bible When they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you all the time,
Acts 20:19
American King James 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:
American Standard Version serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews;
King James 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:
World English Bible serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears, and with trials which happened to me by the plots of the Jews;
Acts 20:20
American King James And how I kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house,
American Standard Version how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house,
King James 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,
World English Bible how I didn’t shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly and from house to house,
Acts 20:21
American King James Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
King James Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
World English Bible testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus.
Acts 20:22
American King James And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
American Standard Version And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
King James And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
World English Bible Now, behold, I go bound by the Spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there;
Acts 20:23
American King James Save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
American Standard Version save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
King James Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
World English Bible except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.
Acts 20:24
American King James But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to 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.
American Standard Version But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
King James 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.
World English Bible But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
Acts 20:25
American King James And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
American Standard Version And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, shall see my face no more.
King James And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
World English Bible “Now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I went about preaching God’s Kingdom, will see my face no more.
Acts 20:26
American King James Why I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
American Standard Version Wherefore I testify unto you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
King James Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
World English Bible Therefore I testify to you today that I am clean from the blood of all men,
Acts 20:27
American King James For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God.
American Standard Version For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.
King James For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
World English Bible for I didn’t shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
Acts 20:28
American King James Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
American Standard Version Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.
King James 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.
World English Bible Take heed, therefore, to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.
Acts 20:29
American King James For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
American Standard Version I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;
King James For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
World English Bible For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Acts 20:30
American King James Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
American Standard Version and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
King James Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
World English Bible Men will arise from among your own selves, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
Acts 20:31
American King James Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
American Standard Version Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.
King James Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
World English Bible Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn’t cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
Acts 20:32
American King James And now, brothers, 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.
American Standard Version And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build `you' up, and to give `you' the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
King James 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.
World English Bible Now, brothers, I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Acts 20:33
American King James I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
American Standard Version I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
King James I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
World English Bible I coveted no one’s silver, gold, or clothing.
Acts 20:34
American King James Yes, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to them that were with me.
American Standard Version Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
King James Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
World English Bible You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me.
Acts 20:35
American King James I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you 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.
American Standard Version In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
King James 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.
World English Bible In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Acts 20:36
American King James And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
American Standard Version And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and prayed with them all.
King James And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
World English Bible When he had spoken these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
Acts 20:37
American King James And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,
American Standard Version And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him,
King James And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,
World English Bible They all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him,
Acts 20:38
American King James Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
American Standard Version sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship.
King James 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.
World English Bible sorrowing most of all because of the word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. Then they accompanied him to the ship.