Acts 20:27
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Original Language Analysis
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ὑπεστειλάμην
I have
G5288
ὑπεστειλάμην
I have
Strong's:
G5288
Word #:
3 of 12
to withhold under (out of sight), i.e., (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μὴ
G3361
μὴ
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
5 of 12
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βουλὴν
the counsel
G1012
βουλὴν
the counsel
Strong's:
G1012
Word #:
10 of 12
volition, i.e., (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose
Cross References
Acts 20:20And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,1 Thessalonians 2:4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.2 Corinthians 4:2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.Galatians 4:16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?Acts 2:23Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:Psalms 32:11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.Matthew 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Luke 7:30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
Historical Context
The 'counsel of God' (boule tou theou) encompasses God's entire redemptive plan. Paul taught the whole scope of doctrine during his three-year Ephesian ministry.
Questions for Reflection
- What aspects of 'all the counsel of God' might ministers be tempted to avoid?
- How does complete teaching differ from selective emphasis?
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Analysis & Commentary
'I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.' Complete proclamation of divine truth, not selected comfortable portions, characterized Paul's ministry. 'All the counsel' includes difficult doctrines and uncomfortable applications.