Acts 20:24

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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.

Original Language Analysis

ἀλλ' But G235
ἀλλ' But
Strong's: G235
Word #: 1 of 34
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
οὐδενὸς none G3762
οὐδενὸς none
Strong's: G3762
Word #: 2 of 34
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
λόγον of these things G3056
λόγον of these things
Strong's: G3056
Word #: 3 of 34
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
ποιοῦμαι move me G4160
ποιοῦμαι move me
Strong's: G4160
Word #: 4 of 34
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
οὐδὲ neither G3761
οὐδὲ neither
Strong's: G3761
Word #: 5 of 34
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
ἔχω count I G2192
ἔχω count I
Strong's: G2192
Word #: 6 of 34
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 7 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ψυχὴν life G5590
ψυχὴν life
Strong's: G5590
Word #: 8 of 34
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
μου my G3450
μου my
Strong's: G3450
Word #: 9 of 34
of me
τιμίαν dear G5093
τιμίαν dear
Strong's: G5093
Word #: 10 of 34
valuable, i.e., (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
ἐμαυτῷ unto myself G1683
ἐμαυτῷ unto myself
Strong's: G1683
Word #: 11 of 34
of myself so likewise the dative case ?????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-to'"/>, and accusative case ??????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-ton'"/>
ὡς so G5613
ὡς so
Strong's: G5613
Word #: 12 of 34
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
τελειῶσαι that I might finish G5048
τελειῶσαι that I might finish
Strong's: G5048
Word #: 13 of 34
to complete, i.e., (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 14 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δρόμον course G1408
δρόμον course
Strong's: G1408
Word #: 15 of 34
a race, i.e., (figuratively) career
μου my G3450
μου my
Strong's: G3450
Word #: 16 of 34
of me
μετὰ with G3326
μετὰ with
Strong's: G3326
Word #: 17 of 34
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
χαρᾶς, joy G5479
χαρᾶς, joy
Strong's: G5479
Word #: 18 of 34
cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 19 of 34
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 20 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
διακονίαν the ministry G1248
διακονίαν the ministry
Strong's: G1248
Word #: 21 of 34
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the christian teacher, or technically of the diaco
ἣν which G3739
ἣν which
Strong's: G3739
Word #: 22 of 34
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἔλαβον I have received G2983
ἔλαβον I have received
Strong's: G2983
Word #: 23 of 34
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
παρὰ of G3844
παρὰ of
Strong's: G3844
Word #: 24 of 34
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 25 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κυρίου the Lord G2962
κυρίου the Lord
Strong's: G2962
Word #: 26 of 34
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Ἰησοῦ Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦ Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 27 of 34
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
διαμαρτύρασθαι to testify G1263
διαμαρτύρασθαι to testify
Strong's: G1263
Word #: 28 of 34
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
τὸ G3588
τὸ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 29 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εὐαγγέλιον the gospel G2098
εὐαγγέλιον the gospel
Strong's: G2098
Word #: 30 of 34
a good message, i.e., the gospel
τῆς G3588
τῆς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 31 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χάριτος of the grace G5485
χάριτος of the grace
Strong's: G5485
Word #: 32 of 34
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 33 of 34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ of God G2316
θεοῦ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 34 of 34
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.Romans 11:6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.1 Peter 5:12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.Acts 14:3Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.Titus 1:3But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;Acts 11:23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.Acts 20:32And 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.

Analysis & Commentary

Paul's declaration - 'neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy' - expresses ultimate commitment to Christ's mission above self-preservation. His purpose was completing his ministry and 'testifying the gospel of the grace of God,' showing that life's value lies in fulfilling divine calling rather than mere survival. This sacrificial devotion exemplifies Jesus's teaching about losing one's life to find it (Mark 8:35).

Historical Context

This address to Ephesian elders occurred during Paul's final journey to Jerusalem. His premonition of suffering (verse 23) made this statement particularly poignant - he chose mission completion over safety.

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