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The 'Whole Counsel' Explained
Commentators clarify that the 'whole counsel of God' does not refer to God's secret decrees, but to His revealed will for salvation. This includes the entire scope of the gospel: human sin, the need for a Savior, repentance towards God, faith in Jesus Christ, and the promise of eternal life and future judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:27
18th Century
Theologian
For. This verse contains a reason for what had been said in the previous verse. It shows why Paul regarded himself as innocent if…
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:27
Paul here repeats the very words and idioms used in verse 20, adding "the whole counsel of God" (πασαν την βουλην του θεου). All the counsel of God…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:27
19th Century
Bishop
I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.—The words point to a greater degree of receptivity for Div…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:27
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 Gill
On Acts 20:27
17th Century
Pastor
For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel
of God .
] By which is meant…
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…