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Acts 20:26

Acts 20:26
Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I know this,.... By divine revelation:

that after my departing; either out of this world, or after his leaving them now, and proceeding on, his journey:

shall grievous wolves enter in among…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wherefore - In view of the past, of my ministry and labors among you, I appeal to your own selves to testify that I have been faithful. I take you to record - Greek: I call you to witness. If any of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I am pure from the blood of all - If any man, Jew or Gentile, perish in his sins, his blood shall be upon him; he, alone, shall be accessary to his own perdition. I am blameless, because I have fully…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 20:17-35

It should seem the ship Paul and his companions were embarked in for Jerusalem attended him on purpose, and staid or moved as he pleased; for when he came to Miletus, he went ashore, and tarried thee…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Wherefore I take you to record this day The Rev. Ver., to explain the older English, gives "I testify unto you." The sense seems a little more than this. The Apostle not only gives his own testimony,…