Acts 20:18
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,
Original Language Analysis
ὡς
when
G5613
ὡς
when
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
1 of 25
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
παρεγένοντο
they were come
G3854
παρεγένοντο
they were come
Strong's:
G3854
Word #:
3 of 25
to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
πρὸς
to
G4314
πρὸς
to
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
4 of 25
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
αὐτοῖς
him
G846
αὐτοῖς
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 25
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
αὐτοῖς
him
G846
αὐτοῖς
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 25
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐπίστασθε
know
G1987
ἐπίστασθε
know
Strong's:
G1987
Word #:
9 of 25
to put the mind upon, i.e., comprehend, or be acquainted with
ἀφ'
from
G575
ἀφ'
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
10 of 25
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
ἡμέρας
day
G2250
ἡμέρας
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
12 of 25
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
ἀφ'
from
G575
ἀφ'
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
13 of 25
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
ἧς
G3739
ἧς
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
14 of 25
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
16 of 25
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἀσίαν
Asia
G773
Ἀσίαν
Asia
Strong's:
G773
Word #:
18 of 25
asia, i.e., asia minor, or (usually) only its western shore
πῶς
after what manner
G4459
πῶς
after what manner
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
19 of 25
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
μεθ'
with
G3326
μεθ'
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
20 of 25
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 18:19And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.Acts 19:1And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,Acts 19:10And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Historical Context
Paul's three years in Ephesus (Acts 19:10, 20:31) established deep relationship and visible ministry pattern. His appeal to their observation demonstrates integrity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does consistent long-term character validate ministry?
- What does 'at all seasons' teach about ministry in varying circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons.' Paul appeals to their knowledge of his consistent character. 'At all seasons' indicates unchanging commitment regardless of circumstances.