Acts 20:20

and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you The Rev. Ver.makes of these clauses, in which there is nothing for "and" or "but," only one, rendering " How that I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable." The form of the sentence corresponds with Acts 20:27 below. The word "how" takes up the "after what manner" of Acts 20:18. The first verb implies the wrapping up of something to keep it out of sight, or out of the way, and is used of "furling" sails. Hence the metaphorical sense of "wrapping up" or "cloaking" what ought to be spoken out. The Apostle declares that he had never from any fear or under any circumstances done this. What he means by "that which was profitable," we may learn from his own expression (1 Corinthians 10:33) "the profit of many, that they may be saved." This would call for rebuke as well as encouragement, and would not always be a congenial work, however necessary.

and have taught you publickly, and from house to house To connect with what has gone before, read "and teaching you, &c." Here we are afforded another glimpse into the zealous character of St Paul's work. It was not only in the school of Tyrannus that he waited for and taught those who came to hear, but he also went about among the people, seeking to impress any who would listen.