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But these things don`t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
But I hold not my life of any account (αλλ' ουδενος λογου ποιουμα την ψυχην). Neat Greek idiom, accusative ψυχην and genitive λογο…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But none of these things move me From the hope of the Gospel, nor from the ministry of the word, nor from his journe…
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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…
