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A Human Farewell
Most commentators explain that when Paul said, "I know... you shall see my face no more," he was expressing his strong personal conviction and current plans, not an infallible prophecy. He intended to shift his ministry to the West (Rome and Spain). While the Pastoral Epistles suggest he did later return, scholars see this verse as a genuine reflection of Paul's human expectations at that moment, not a biblical contradiction.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:25
18th Century
Theologian
I know that you all. Perhaps this means simply, "I have no expectation of seeing you again; I have every reason to suppose that this is my…
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:25
And now, behold (κα νυν, ιδου). Second time and solemn reminder as in verse 22.I know (εγω οιδα). Emphasis on εγω…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:25
19th Century
Bishop
I know that ye all . . . shall see my face no more.—It is clear from these words, as well as from Romans 15:23-24, that a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:25
In the third section of his address, Paul began by speaking of his own future expectations after visiting Jerusalem. He told the Ephesian elders th…
John Calvin
On Acts 20:25
16th Century
Theologian
And, behold, now I know. He now states plainly what he had previously hinted at subtly. And we said that he removed their hope of his retu…
John Gill
On Acts 20:25
17th Century
Pastor
And now behold
This is not only a note of asseveration, but of attention, stirring up to observe what is here assert…
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…