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There were many ways Paul did the things he wanted the church leaders to do (see: 1 Corinthians 4:6; 11:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:6).
He was with them all the time.
1. He was with them all the time.
He served Jesus even when he was persecuted.
1. He served Jesus even when he was persecuted.
He did not think he was greater than other people (see: 2 Corinthians 12:7).
1. He did not think he was greater than other people (see: 2 Corinthians 12:7).
He was innocent of all blood. That is, Paul preached the gospel to all people and warned them to repent and believe in Jesus (see: Ezekiel 3:18,20; 33:6,8).
1. He was innocent of all blood. That is, Paul preached the gospel to all people and warned them to repent and believe in Jesus (see: Ezekiel 3:18,20; 33:6,8).
He warned them about people who did not teach the truth.
1. He warned them about people who did not teach the truth.
He did not want people to give him things.
1. He did not want people to give him things.
He worked and did not rely on people to give him money.
1. He worked and did not rely on people to give him money.
See: Persecute (Persecution); Preach (Preacher); Gospel; Repent (Repentance)
How did the Holy Spirit testify to Paul?
### How did the Holy Spirit testify to Paul?
The Holy Spirit testified to Paul through prophecy. That is Paul knew what the Holy Spirit wanted him to know through prophecies. Luke wrote about the prophecy in Caesarea because it was an example of prophecies in other cities (see: 21:10-11). The Holy Spirit was able to testify to Paul through visions (see: 16:9-10) or talking to Paul when he worshipped God or fasted (see: 13:2). Paul knew the Holy Spirit did not want to stop Paul from going to Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit told Paul about Gods plan for Paul to tell people about the gospel and Gods grace (see: 20:24).
See: Testify (Testimony); Prophecy (Prophesy); Holy Spirit; Vision; Worship; Fasting; Grace
See Map: Caearea ; Jerusalem
What was “the grace of God”?
### What was “the grace of God”?
See: Grace
What was “the whole will of God”?
### What was “the whole will of God”?
The “whole will of God” was the whole plan of God to save people. That is, it was Gods plan in the whole Bible. Jesus fulfilled all of Gods plan.
See: Will of God; Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins); Fulfill (Fulfillment)
What were “vicious wolves”?
### What were “vicious wolves”?
When Paul spoke about “vicious wolves,” this was a metaphor. He was speaking about people from outside the church who came into the church and taught wrong things about God and Jesus. Paul called them “vicious” because they were wild and cruel. Jesus called them false prophets (see: Matthew 7:15).
See: Church; False Prophet
What was the “flock”?
### What was the “flock”?
The “flock” was a metaphor for the church. Wolves attacked the “flock” and killed sheep. False teachers will teach wrong things about God and Jesus until Jesus returns.
See: Shepherd; Metaphor; Church; False Teacher; Jesus Return to Earth
What was the inheritance?
### What was the inheritance?
See: Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)
What was sanctification?
### What was sanctification?
See: Sanctify (Sanctification)
Who were the “weak”?
### Who were the “weak”?
The “weak”(ἀσθενέω/g0770) were people who were poor people or people who were sick or suffering.
Where did Jesus say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”?
### Where did Jesus say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”?
Jesus did not say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” in any of the four gospels. However, the four gospels did not write everything Jesus said (see: John 21:25). Also, Jesus said things to Paul (see: Galatians 1:11-12). This was something Jesus said but only Paul wrote about it.
See: Gospel; Reveal (Revelation); Bless (Blessing)
Why did Paul repeat what Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than receive”?
### Why did Paul repeat what Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than receive”?
Paul repeated what Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” because Paul did not want anyone to think he preached to make money. Therefore, he worked to meet his own needs. Paul was talking about how he helped a new church. That is, Paul was at the church in Ephesus when it just started. However, after a church grew Paul wanted them to support the leaders in this church (see: Galatians 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:17-18). Also, Paul was an example to them of how to help the weak.
See: Bless (Blessing); Preach (Preacher); Church
See Map: Ephesus
20:36-38
Why did Paul kneel down to pray?
## 20:36-38
### Why did Paul kneel down to pray?
Paul knelt down to pray because this was a time of strong feelings for Paul (see: 21:5; 9:40). Christians prayed standing or sitting.
See: Pray (Prayer)