Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 20

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 20

1. And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.
2. And when he had gone over those parts and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
3. And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.
4. And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
5. These going before tarried for us at Troas.
6. And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
7. And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight
8. And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
9. And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.
10. And Paul went down and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him
11. When he, therefore, was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
12. And they brought the young man alive and were not a little comforted.
13. And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.
14. And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in and came to Mitylene.
15. And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios, and the next day we arrived at Samos and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus
16. For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
17. And from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church.
18. And when they came to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that 1 came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
19. 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:
20. And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you but has showed you, and has taught you publicly, and from house to house,
21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ
22. And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:
23. Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
24. 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.
25. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more
26. Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
27. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
28. 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
29. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
30. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
31. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years, I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
32. And now, brethren, 1 commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
33. I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
34. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
35. I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
36. And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
37. And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,
38. Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship

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Chapter 20 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. Where does Paul go after the uproar in Ephesus? (Acts 20:1)

1. Antioch
2. Jerusalem
3. Troas
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

Question 2. “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days. And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.” What happens while Paul is preaching? (Acts 20:9)

1. The Jews break in on them and arrest Paul
2. The Holy Spirit descends on all those present
3. Paul begins to speak in a foreign tongue
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And there sat in a window a certain young man…being fallen into a deep sleep: And as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.” (20:9)

Acts 20 Paul’S Determination To Preach The Gospel

Question 3. What is the name of the young man who fell to his death? (Acts 20:9)

1. Euphrosynos
2. Haralambos
3. Eutychus
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. Eutychus

“And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: And as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.” (20:9)

Question 4. What happens next? (Acts 20:10-12)

1. Paul raises him from the dead
2. Paul weeps over Eutychus
3. They bury Eutychus
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Paul raises him from the dead

“And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.’ When he, therefore, was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.” (20:10-12)

Question 5. “And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: For so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in and came to Mitylene. And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios, and the next day we arrived at Samos and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus. For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus because he would not spend the time in Asia: For he hasted….” Why is Paul in a rush? (Acts 20:16)

1. He wants to be in Jerusalem in time for Pentecost
2. He is informed by an angel that he doesn’t have much time to live
3. He always feels that there is much more work to do, so he is always in a rush
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. He wants to be in Jerusalem in time for Pentecost

‘For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: For he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.” (20:16)

Acts 20 Paul’s Example Of Servant Leadership

Question 6. ‘And from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church. And when they were come to him….11 What is the rest of Acts 20 dedicated to? (Acts 20:18-35)

1. The path that Paul takes to return to Jerusalem
2. Paul’s farewell address to the church in Ephesus
3. Paul’s capture by the Romans, and his path to Rome for trial
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. Paul’s farewell address to the church in Ephesus

“And when they came to him, he said unto them, rYe 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 has shown you and has taught you publicly, 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.”‘ (20:1 8-21 )

Question 7. When, does Paul say, will he return to the church in Ephesus? (Acts 20:25)

1. After spending some time in Jerusalem
2. After he visits Rome, he will stop in Ephesus on his way back to Antioch
3. After he visits the Christians in Corinth
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.” (20:25)

Question 8. “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.” What does Paul warn the church at Ephesus? (Acts 20:29-30)

1. That they must not lose the fervency of their first love
2. That after he departs, wolves will arise from without and from within
3. That they need to remain as innocent as doves, and as crafty as foxes
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. That after he departs, wolves will arise from without and from within

For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.” (20:29-30)

Acts 20 The Holy Spirit’s Guidance In Paul’s Journey

Question 9. “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.” What does Paul then set himself up as an example of? (Acts 20:34-35)

1. An example of one who has no interest in worldly possessions
2. An example of one who makes no distinctions based on wealth
3. An example of one who lives from the toils of his labors
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. An example of one who lives from the toils of his labors

“Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shown you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.”‘ (20:34-35)

Question 10. What is the last thing Paul does before heading out to the ship? (Acts 20:36-38)

1. He prays with them
2. He embraces each member of the community
3. He weeps over them
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. He prays with them