Acts 20:24 “But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my cour…”

Acts 20:24

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

World English Bible

But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.

American Standard Version

But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

But I passe not at all, neither is my life deare vnto my selfe, so that I may fulfill my course with ioye, and the ministration which I haue receiued of the Lord Iesus, to testifie the Gospell of the grace of God.

Darby Translation

But I make no account of [my] life [as] dear to myself, so that I finish my course, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God.

Young's Literal Translation

but I make account of none of these, neither do I count my life precious to myself, so that I finish my course with joy, and the ministration that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify fully the good news of the grace of God.

Bible in Basic English

But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of the good news of the grace of God.

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Cross references

“none”

2 Corinthians 12:10 2 Corinthians 4:1 1 Corinthians 15:58 Acts 21:13 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Hebrews 12:1–3

2 Corinthians 12:10 · BSB

That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Acts 21:13 · BSB

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

2 Corinthians 4:16–18 · BSB

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

Hebrews 12:1–3 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

“neither”

Philippians 1:20–23 2 Corinthians 5:8 Philippians 2:17 Revelation 12:11 Colossians 1:24 1 John 3:16

Philippians 1:20–23 · BSB

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

2 Corinthians 5:8 · BSB

We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Philippians 2:17 · BSB

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Revelation 12:11 · BSB

They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

Colossians 1:24 · BSB

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

1 John 3:16 · BSB

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

“I might”

2 Timothy 4:6–8 Philippians 3:13–15 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 John 17:4

2 Timothy 4:6–8 · BSB

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Philippians 3:13–15 · BSB

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

1 Corinthians 9:24–27 · BSB

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

John 17:4 · BSB

I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

“and the”

Titus 1:3 Galatians 1:1 Acts 1:17 Acts 9:15 Acts 22:21 Acts 26:17

Titus 1:3 · BSB

In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

Galatians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead—

Acts 1:17 · BSB

He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

Acts 9:15 · BSB

“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Acts 22:21 · BSB

Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 26:17 · BSB

I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them

“to testify”

Acts 20:21 John 15:27 Hebrews 2:3 Hebrews 2:4

Acts 20:21 · BSB

testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

John 15:27 · BSB

And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Hebrews 2:3 · BSB

how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

Hebrews 2:4 · BSB

and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

“the gospel”

Romans 11:6 Ephesians 2:4–10 Acts 14:3 1 Peter 5:12 Romans 3:24–26 Titus 2:11

Romans 11:6 · BSB

And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

Ephesians 2:4–10 · BSB

But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

Acts 14:3 · BSB

So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

1 Peter 5:12 · BSB

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

Romans 3:24–26 · BSB

and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Titus 2:11 · BSB

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

Also

Acts 20:32 Acts 11:23

Acts 20:32 · BSB

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Acts 11:23 · BSB

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

25Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.

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