Acts 20:18

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.”

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BSBPD

“When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and when they were come unto him, he said to them, `Ye--ye know from the first day in which I came to Asia, how, with you at all times I was;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 20:18 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 18:19When they reached Ephesus, Paul parted ways with Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
  2. Acts 19:1While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples
  3. Acts 19:10This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.
  4. 2 Corinthians 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
  5. 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
  6. 1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
  7. 1 Thessalonians 2:1You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
  8. 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
  9. 2 Timothy 3:10You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

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