Acts 20:20 - Easy To Read Version I always did what was best for you. I told you the Good News {\cf2\super [403]} about Jesus in public before the people and also taught in your homes. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition How I did not shrink from telling you anything that was for your benefit and teaching you in public meetings and from house to house, American Standard Version (1901) how I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house, Common English Bible You know I held back nothing that would be helpful so that I could proclaim to you and teach you both publicly and privately in your homes. Catholic Public Domain Version how I held back nothing that was of value, how well I have preached to you, and that I have taught you publicly and throughout the houses, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version How I have kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have preached it to you, and taught you publicly, and from house to house, |
The Lord said: “Jeremiah, stand in the temple {\cf2\super [205]} yard of the Lord. Give this message to all the people of Judah that are coming to worship at the temple of the Lord. Tell them everything that I tell you to speak. Don’t leave out any part of my message.
Then Jeremiah the prophet answered, “I understand the things you want me to do. I will pray to the Lord your God, like you asked me to do. I will tell you everything the Lord says. I will not hide anything from you.”
Jesus always used stories to teach the people. But when Jesus and his followers were alone together, Jesus explained everything to them.
The believers met together in the temple {\cf2\super [48]} yard every day. They all had the same purpose. They ate {\cf2\super [49]} together in their homes. They were happy to share their food and ate with joyful hearts.
I can say this because I know that I told you everything that God wants you to know.
So be careful! Always remember this: I was with you for three years. During this time, I never stopped warning you. I taught you night and day. I often cried for you.
But he gave only part of the money to the apostles. {\cf2\super [84]} He secretly kept some of the money for himself. His wife knew this, and she agreed with it.
The apostles did not stop teaching people. The apostles continued to tell the people the Good News—that Jesus is the Christ. {\cf2\super [105]} They did this every day in the temple {\cf2\super [106]} yard and in people’s homes.
Something from the Spirit can be seen in each person. The Spirit gives this to each person to help other people.
Brothers and sisters, will it help you if I come to you speaking in \{different\} languages? No! It will help you only if I bring you a new truth or some knowledge, or some prophecy, {\cf2\super [97]} or some teaching.
I gave you the message that I received. I told you the most important things: that Christ died for our sins, like the Scriptures {\cf2\super [107]} say;
“I taught you the laws and rules that the Lord my God commanded me. I taught you these laws so that you could obey them in the land you are ready to enter and take for your own.
And now, my brothers and sisters, be happy in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it will help you to be more ready.
Tell people God’s message. {\cf2\super [20]} Be ready at all times. Tell people the things they need to do, tell them when they are wrong, and encourage them. Do these things with great patience and careful teaching.