Acts 20:26
Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
Original Language Analysis
μαρτύρομαι
I take
G3143
μαρτύρομαι
I take
Strong's:
G3143
Word #:
2 of 14
to be adduced as a witness, i.e., (figuratively) to obtest (in affirmation or exhortation)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σήμερον
G4594
σήμερον
Strong's:
G4594
Word #:
6 of 14
on the (i.e., this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e., at present, hitherto)
ἡμέρᾳ
day
G2250
ἡμέρᾳ
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
7 of 14
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
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
8 of 14
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
11 of 14
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 18:6And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.John 12:17The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
Historical Context
The watchman metaphor placed responsibility on both messenger and hearers. Paul's comprehensive teaching absolved him of guilt for any who rejected.
Questions for Reflection
- What does being 'pure from blood' require of Christian witnesses?
- How does the watchman imagery inform evangelistic responsibility?
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Analysis & Commentary
'I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.' This solemn declaration asserted complete faithfulness in witness. 'Blood' language echoes Ezekiel's watchman (Ezekiel 33:8-9) - failure to warn makes one guilty.