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Now, brothers, I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

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God and His Word

When Paul departed, he entrusted the believers to two inseparable guardians: God Himself and 'the word of His grace.' Commentators explain that God protects His people through His word. The gospel is not just a historical record but the active instrument God uses to sustain, guide, and protect believers in their faith journey.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 20:32

18th Century

Theologian

And now, brethren. About to leave them, probably to see them no more, he committed them to the faithful care and keeping of God. Amid all …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 20:32

And now (κα τα νυν). Same phrase as in verses 22,25 save that ιδου (behold) is wanting and the article τα occurs before νυν, accus…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 20:32

19th Century

Bishop

And now, brothers, I commend you . . .—The Greek verb and its derivatives are characteristic of St. Paul’s phraseology. T…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 20:32

Paul concluded his address with a blessing, committing them “to God and to the word of his grace.” Though Paul had to leave them, God was with them…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 20:32

16th Century

Theologian

I commend you to God. He uses a prayer which, in an oration intended to greatly move the hearers, should not be considered absurd. For he …

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 20:32

17th Century

Pastor

And now brethren
So the apostle calls the elders of the church at Ephesus; though they had not the same gifts, and w…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 20:28–38

17th Century

Minister

If the Holy Spirit has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. Let them consider their Master'…