Pathetic Appeal to Paul's Past Work at Ephesus and to his Present Position.

Acts 20:18. after what manner I was with you: cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:1.

Acts 20:19. serving the Lord: cf. Romans 1:1, Php_1:1. tears: cf. 1 Corinthians 2:3. trials: from the Jews; these are not specified in the narrative.

Acts 20:20. in houses: e.g. of Aquila.

Acts 20:21. repentance. Jesus: cf. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 f. bound. to Jerusalem: Romans 15:30

Acts 20:32 shows the same mood.

Acts 20:23. These intimations come afterwards (Acts 21:10 f.).

Acts 20:24. ministry. Jesus: somewhat different from Paul's usual statement on the subject.

Acts 20:25. How is he so sure he will never be at Ephesus again? Jewish hostility did not usually keep him from revisiting his churches, and he is indulging, at the period this chapter refers to, in plans of a journey to Spain (see Romans 15:24).

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