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A Mission Greater Than Life
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's radical perspective: his life was not his own to protect at all costs. Its value was measured by its usefulness in fulfilling the mission he received from Jesus. This wasn't a death wish, but a profound dedication where duty to God and the gospel outweighed personal safety and comfort.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:24
18th Century
Theologian
Move me. Alarm me, or deter me from my purpose. Greek: "I make an account of none of them." I do not regard them as of any importance, or …
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:24
But I hold not my life of any account (αλλ' ουδενος λογου ποιουμα την ψυχην). Neat Greek idiom, accusative ψυχην and genitive λογο…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:24
19th Century
Bishop
But none of these things move me...—Literally, But I take account of nothing, nor do I hold my life... We …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:24
The second section of Paul’s address concerns his plans to go to Jerusalem. Many have claimed a discrepancy between his being “compelled by the Spi…
John Calvin
On Acts 20:24
16th Century
Theologian
I care not. All the godly must have such a frame of mind, and especially the ministers of the Word, that, putting all other considerations…
John Gill
On Acts 20:24
17th Century
Pastor
But none of these things move me
From the hope of the Gospel, nor from the ministry of the word, nor from his journe…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 20:17–27
17th Century
Minister
The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would serve the Lord acceptably in any office, and profitably to others, mu…