Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
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Interpretation
The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would in any office serve the Lord acceptably, and profitably to others, must do it with humility.
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This thought runs through Acts 20:22-26.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).