King James Version
Acts 20:19 in the King James Version says “Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait o...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:”
Acts 20:19 · King James Version
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
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,
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:
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,
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
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“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“with”
G3326properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“with many”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“temptations”
G3986a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
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