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Labor to Help the Weak
Paul presents his own hard work not just as a way to support himself, but as a direct example for church leaders. Commentators explain that this "laboring" was intended to generate resources to "support the weak"—identified as the poor, sick, and infirm within the community. This sets a standard for Christian leadership that involves practical, sacrificial care for the vulnerable.
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Acts
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:35
18th Century
Theologian
I have shewed you. I have taught you by instruction and example. I have not merely discoursed about it, but have shown you how to…
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:35
I gave you an example (υπεδειξα). First aorist active indicative of υποδεικνυμ, old verb to show under one's eyes, to give object …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:35
19th Century
Bishop
I have shewed you all things.—The words point to his motive in acting as he did. He sought to teach by example, to indicate in all thi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:35
Following his blessing, Paul adds a few words of exhortation (as in his letters), urging the elders of the Ephesian church to care for the needs of…
John Gill
On Acts 20:35
17th Century
Pastor
I have showed you all things
Both as to doctrine and practice, and had set them an example how to behave in every po…
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'…