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◄ Acts 20:34►

New International Version
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions.

New Living Translation
You know that these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me.

English Standard Version
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me.

Berean Standard Bible
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.

Berean Literal Bible
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my needs and to those being with me.

King James Bible
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

New King James Version
Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

New American Standard Bible
You yourselves know that these hands served myown needs and the men who were with me.

NASB 1995
“You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.

NASB 1977
“You yourselves know that these hands ministered to myown needs and to the men who were with me.

Legacy Standard Bible
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to myown needs and to those who were with me.

Amplified Bible
You know personally that these hands ministered to my own needs [working in manual labor] and to [those of] the people who were with me.

Christian Standard Bible
You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who are with me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.

American Standard Version
Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Contemporary English Version
You know how I have worked with my own hands to make a living for myself and my friends.

English Revised Version
Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You know that I worked to support myself and those who were with me.

Good News Translation
You yourselves know that I have worked with these hands of mine to provide everything that my companions and I have needed.

International Standard Version
You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who were with me.

NET Bible
You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and the needs of those who were with me.

New Heart English Bible
You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me.

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Weymouth New Testament
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have provided for my own necessities and for the people with me.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.

World English Bible
You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you yourselves know that to my necessities, and to those who were with me, these hands ministered;

Berean Literal Bible
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my needs and to those being with me.

Young's Literal Translation
and ye yourselves know that to my necessities, and to those who were with me, minister did these hands;

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye yourselves know, that to my necessities, and to those being with me, these hands served.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
You yourselves know: for such things as were needful for me and them that are with me, these hands have furnished.

Catholic Public Domain Version
as you yourselves know. For that which was needed by me and by those who are with me, these hands have provided.

New American Bible
You know well that these very hands have served my needs and my companions.

New Revised Standard Version
You know for yourselves that I worked with my own hands to support myself and my companions.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Indeed you yourselves know, that my own hands have provided for my needs and for those who have been with me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And you know that these my hands have ministered to my needs and to those who were with me.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
You yourselves know that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

Godbey New Testament
you yourselves know, that these hands did minister to my necessities, and those along with me.

Haweis New Testament
but ye yourselves know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own wants, and for those who were with me.

Mace New Testament
you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.

Weymouth New Testament
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have provided for my own necessities and for the people with me.

Worrell New Testament
Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

Worsley New Testament
and ye yourselves know that these hands have ministred to my necessities, and to those that were with me.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians
…33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.35In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”…

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:9
Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-8
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you, / nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

1 Corinthians 4:12
We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

1 Corinthians 9:6-15
Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living? / Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? / Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing? ...

Philippians 4:14-16
Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. / And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.

2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

2 Corinthians 12:14
See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

1 Timothy 5:8
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

1 Peter 4:10
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

Proverbs 31:16-20
She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. / She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. / She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night. ...

Proverbs 6:6-8
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.

Proverbs 14:23
There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Genesis 3:19
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”

Treasury of Scripture

Yes, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to them that were with me.

that these.

Acts 18:3
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

1 Corinthians 4:12
And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

1 Thessalonians 2:9
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

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Acts 20

1.Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.
7.He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.
9.Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.
13.Paul continues his travels;
17.and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,
28.commits God's flock to them,
29.warns them of false teachers,
32.commends them to God,
36.prays with them, and departs.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

You yourselves know
Paul is addressing the Ephesian elders, emphasizing their personal knowledge of his actions. This phrase underscores the transparency and accountability in Paul's ministry. It reflects the importance of a leader's integrity and the witness of a community to one's conduct, as seen in1 Thessalonians 2:9.

that these hands of mine
Paul refers to his own physical labor, likely his tent-making trade (Acts 18:3). This highlights the dignity of work and self-sufficiency, aligning with Jewish cultural values and the rabbinic tradition where rabbis often had a trade. It also serves as a model for Christian leaders to avoid being a financial burden on others.

have ministered to my own needs
Paul's self-support through manual labor demonstrates his commitment to not being a financial burden on the church. This practice is consistent with his teachings in2 Thessalonians 3:7-9, where he encourages believers to work diligently and responsibly.

and those of my companions.
Paul not only provided for himself but also for his fellow workers, showing a communal and sacrificial aspect of his ministry. This reflects the early Christian community's values of sharing and supporting one another, as seen inActs 2:44-45. It also exemplifies Christ's teaching of serving others, as inMark 10:45.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul the Apostle
The speaker of this verse, Paul is addressing the Ephesian elders, emphasizing his self-sufficiency and dedication to the ministry.

2.Ephesian Elders
Leaders of the church in Ephesus, whom Paul is addressing in his farewell speech.

3.Ephesus
A significant city in Asia Minor where Paul spent considerable time preaching and establishing the church.

4.Paul's Companions
Fellow workers and believers who traveled with Paul and assisted in his missionary work.

5.Paul's Ministry
The broader context of Paul's missionary journeys, during which he often supported himself through tent-making.

Teaching Points

The Dignity of Labor
Paul exemplifies the value of hard work and self-sufficiency, showing that ministry and manual labor can coexist.

Model of Selflessness
By providing for his own needs, Paul demonstrates a selfless approach to ministry, prioritizing the well-being of others.

Integrity in Ministry
Paul's actions reinforce the importance of integrity and transparency in leadership, avoiding any appearance of exploiting the church.

Encouragement to Serve
Believers are encouraged to serve others, using their skills and resources to support the community and the work of the Gospel.

Dependence on God
While Paul worked with his hands, he ultimately relied on God's provision and strength, a reminder for believers to trust in God's faithfulness.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Acts 20

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Numbers 20:12 - Why would a single act of disobedience prevent Moses and Aaron from entering the Promised Land, despite their lifelong dedication?

Zechariah 13:7 - Who is the 'shepherd' in this verse, and why does the text imply that God himself would strike him, which seems contradictory to other passages?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(34)These hands have ministered unto my necessities.--The words clearly cover the whole three years of the Apostle's ministry at Ephesus. The partnership with Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:3) continued. Philemon was probably a sharer in it (Philemon 1:17). And the Apostle had not been satisfied with working for himself, but ministered also to "those who were with him." His teaching in2Thessalonians 3:10 makes it improbable that he would have thus laboured to maintain others who were able-bodied in idleness, and the words that immediately follow make it almost certain that we must confine the statement to those who were suffering from infirmity. In1Corinthians 4:12, written, it will be remembered, from Ephesus, we have an undesigned coincidence confirming the statement.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 34.- Ye foryea ye, A.V. and T.R.;ministered forhave ministered, A.V.These hands (see1 Corinthians 4:12, written from Ephesus a few months before).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

You yourselves
αὐτοὶ(autoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

know
γινώσκετε(ginōskete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1097:A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.

that
ὅτι(hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

these
αὗται(hautai)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

hands [of mine]
χεῖρες(cheires)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5495:A hand.

have ministered to
ὑπηρέτησαν(hypēretēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5256:To minister to, serve. From huperetes; to be a subordinate, i.e. subserve.

my
μου(mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

[own]
ταῖς(tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

needs
χρείαις(chreiais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5532:From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.

and [those of]
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

my companions.
τοῖς(tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

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