King James Version
Acts 20:27 in the King James Version says “For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.”
Acts 20:27 · KJV
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“I have”
G5288to withhold under (out of sight), i.e., (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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