Acts 20:18 When they came to him, he said, "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

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New International Version
When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia.

New Living Translation
When they arrived he declared, “You know that from the day I set foot in the province of Asia until now

English Standard Version
And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia,

Berean Standard Bible
When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

Berean Literal Bible
And when they had come to him, he said to them, “You⁺ know from the first day on which I arrived in Asia, how I was with you⁺ the whole time,

King James Bible
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

New King James Version
And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you,

New American Standard Bible
And when they came to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time,

NASB 1995
And when they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time,

NASB 1977
And when they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time,

Legacy Standard Bible
And when they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time,

Amplified Bible
And when they arrived he said to them: “You know well how I [lived when I] was with you, from the first day that I set foot in Asia [until now],

Berean Annotated Bible
When they came to him, he said, “You⁺ know how I lived the whole time I was with you⁺, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

Christian Standard Bible
When they came to him, he said to them, “You know, from the first day I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And when they came to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time—

American Standard Version
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time,

Contemporary English Version
When they got there, he said: You know everything I did during the time I was with you when I first came to Asia.

English Revised Version
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they were with him, he said to them, "You know how I spent all my time with you from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

Good News Translation
When they arrived, he said to them, "You know how I spent the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

International Standard Version
When they came to him, he told them, "You know how I lived among you the entire time from the first day I set foot in Asia.

NET Bible
When they arrived, he said to them, "You yourselves know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in the province of Asia,

New Heart English Bible
When they had come to him, he said to them, "You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you all the time,

Webster's Bible Translation
And when they had come to him, he said to them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

Weymouth New Testament
Upon their arrival he said to them, "You Elders well know, from the first day of my setting foot in the province of Asia, the kind of life I lived among you the whole time,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

World English Bible
When they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you all the time,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and when they were come to him, he said to them, “You know from the first day in which I came to Asia, how I was with you at all times;

Berean Literal Bible
And when they had come to him, he said to them, “You⁺ know from the first day on which I arrived in Asia, how I was with you⁺ the whole time,

Young's Literal Translation
and when they were come unto him, he said to them, 'Ye -- ye know from the first day in which I came to Asia, how, with you at all times I was;

Smith's Literal Translation
And when they came to him, he said to them, Ye know, from the first day in which I embarked for Asia, how I was with you all the time.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were come to him, and were together, he said to them: You know from the first day that I came into Asia, in what manner I have been with you, for all the time,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they had come to him and were together, he said to them: “You know that from the first day when I entered into Asia, I have been with you, for the entire time, in this manner:

New American Bible
When they came to him, he addressed them, “You know how I lived among you the whole time from the day I first came to the province of Asia.

New Revised Standard Version
When they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the entire time from the first day that I set foot in Asia,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they had come to him, he said to them, You know from the very first day that I entered Asia Minor, how I have been with you always,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they came to him, he said to them, “You are aware that from the first day that I entered Asia, how I have been with you all the time,”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day on which I came into Asia, how I have been with you during the whole time,

Godbey New Testament
And when they came to him, he said to them, You know, that from the first day from which I came unto Asia, how I was with you all the time,

Haweis New Testament
And when they were come unto him, he said unto them,Ye know, from the very first day in which I entered into Asia, how I have been among you at every season,

Mace New Testament
and when they were arriv'd he told them, you know how I have always behav'd towards you from the first day of my arrival in Asia:

Weymouth New Testament
Upon their arrival he said to them, "You Elders well know, from the first day of my setting foot in the province of Asia, the kind of life I lived among you the whole time,

Worrell New Testament
And, when they came to him, he said to them, "Ye yourselves know from the first day on which I came into Asia, after what manner I was with you all the time;

Worsley New Testament
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know in what manner I behaved among you all the time, from the first day that I came into Asia.

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Context
Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians
17From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18 When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. 19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.…
Cross References
When they came to him,

Acts 28:30-31
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 15:30
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.

Luke 21:38
And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.
he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you,

2 Timothy 3:10
You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

1 Thessalonians 2:10
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.

2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

Acts 19:1-2
While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples / and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

Acts 19:26
And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.

1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

1 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore I urge you to imitate me. / That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

1 Corinthians 11:1
You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake. / And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

2 Corinthians 6:3-4
We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. / Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.


Treasury of Scripture

And when they were come to him, he said to them, You know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

from.

Acts 18:19
And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

Acts 19:1,10
And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, …

after.

2 Corinthians 1:12
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

2 Corinthians 6:3-11
Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: …

1 Thessalonians 1:5,6
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake…

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Acts 20
1. Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.
7. He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.
9. Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.
13. Paul continues his travels;
17. and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,
28. commits God's flock to them,
29. warns them of false teachers,
32. commends them to God,
36. prays with them, and departs.










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When they came to him
This phrase refers to the elders of the church in Ephesus, whom Paul had summoned to meet him in Miletus. This meeting is significant as it reflects the close relationship Paul had with the Ephesian church. The elders' journey to meet Paul indicates their respect and the importance of his message. In the early church, elders were leaders responsible for teaching and shepherding the congregation, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you
Paul emphasizes his personal example and integrity during his ministry in Ephesus. His life was a testament to his message, aligning with his exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." This phrase underscores the importance of living a life consistent with the gospel, a theme echoed in Philippians 1:27.

from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.
Paul's arrival in Asia, specifically Ephesus, marked the beginning of a significant period of ministry. Ephesus was a major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its commerce and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Paul's work in Ephesus is detailed in Acts 19, where he spent over two years teaching and performing miracles, leading to the spread of Christianity throughout the region. This phrase highlights the strategic importance of Ephesus in Paul's missionary journeys and the impact of his ministry there.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The central figure in this passage, Paul is addressing the elders of the church in Ephesus. He is reflecting on his ministry and life among them.

2. Elders of Ephesus
These are the leaders of the church in Ephesus, whom Paul summoned to meet him in Miletus. They are responsible for shepherding the church in Paul's absence.

3. Province of Asia
A Roman province in what is now modern-day Turkey. Ephesus was a major city in this region, and Paul spent significant time ministering there.

4. Miletus
A coastal city where Paul called the Ephesian elders to meet him. It serves as the setting for this farewell address.

5. Paul's Ministry
The event of Paul recounting his ministry among the Ephesians, emphasizing his conduct and dedication to the Gospel.
Teaching Points
Integrity in Ministry
Paul’s life was an open book to the Ephesians. As Christians, we are called to live transparently and with integrity, ensuring our actions align with our faith.

Consistency in Witness
Paul’s consistent behavior from the first day in Asia serves as a model for maintaining a faithful witness in all circumstances.

Leadership by Example
Paul’s address to the elders underscores the importance of leading by example. Christian leaders should strive to be role models in their communities.

Commitment to the Gospel
Paul’s dedication to his mission, despite challenges, encourages believers to remain steadfast in their commitment to sharing the Gospel.

Reflecting Christ in Daily Life
Just as Paul lived among the Ephesians, Christians are called to reflect Christ in their daily interactions and relationships.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 20:18?

2. How does Paul's humility in Acts 20:18 inspire your daily Christian walk?

3. What can we learn from Paul's service to the Lord in Acts 20:18?

4. How does Acts 20:18 connect with Jesus' teachings on servanthood in the Gospels?

5. In what ways can you emulate Paul's dedication in your church community?

6. How does Paul's example in Acts 20:18 challenge your current spiritual practices?

7. What does Acts 20:18 reveal about Paul's leadership style and approach to ministry?

8. How does Acts 20:18 reflect the early Christian community's values and priorities?

9. In what ways does Acts 20:18 challenge modern Christian leadership practices?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 20?

What Does Acts 20:18 Mean
When they came to him

Paul calls the Ephesian elders to Miletus (Acts 20:17). Their willingness to travel underscores the bond they share.

• Acts 20:28 later shows why this meeting matters—these men shepherd God’s flock, so their response to Paul affects the church’s future.

• Similar gatherings of leaders for guidance appear in Acts 11:30 and Acts 15:2, reminding us that New-Testament fellowship is face-to-face and accountable.

• The scene is historical, not symbolic; Luke records genuine events so we can trust what follows (Luke 1:3).

He said

The apostle’s first words carry weight precisely because God chose him as a mouthpiece (Acts 9:15).

• He speaks, and the Spirit speaks—compare 1 Corinthians 2:4 and 2 Timothy 3:16.

• Paul’s message isn’t theory; it flows from obedience (Acts 20:27, “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God,”).

• His authority is servant-hearted, echoing Jesus in Matthew 20:28.

You know how I lived the whole time I was with you

Paul points to observable evidence; his life backs his words.

• 1 Thessalonians 2:10—“You are witnesses…how devoutly and uprightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you.”

• 2 Corinthians 1:12 highlights the same transparent lifestyle.

• Key marks the elders had watched firsthand:

– Humility (Acts 20:19)

– Compassion (“with many tears,” v.19)

– Perseverance amid plotting (v.19; cf. Acts 19:23-41)

– Tireless teaching, both public and house-to-house (v.20; cf. Acts 5:42)

• By inviting their verdict, Paul models leadership rooted in integrity, urging every believer to live so close to others that authenticity is undeniable (Philippians 3:17).

From the first day I arrived in the province of Asia

Consistency began the moment his feet touched Asia Minor.

• Acts 18:19 marks Paul’s first stop in Ephesus; Acts 19:1-10 records two full years of daily ministry, “so that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord” (v.10).

• No off-season exists in gospel service—compare 2 Timothy 4:2, “be ready in season and out of season.”

• Paul disregarded comfort, choosing immediate engagement (Acts 20:31, “for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears,”).

• His example urges believers to treat every new setting—job, school, neighborhood—as an arena for steady witness from day one.

summary

Acts 20:18 shows Paul grounding his farewell exhortation in a life the elders already knew: face-to-face fellowship, Spirit-empowered speech, observable godliness, and unwavering diligence from day one in Asia. Such transparency turns doctrine into living testimony, encouraging us to let consistent, Christ-centered conduct reinforce every word we speak.

(18) Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia . . .--No discourse recorded in the Acts is so full of living personal interest. St. Luke would naturally be present at the meeting, and able to take notes of the address, and reproduce it almost, if not altogether, word for word. It bears upon the face of it internal marks of genuineness. No writer of a history adorned with fictitious speeches could have written a discourse so essentially Pauline in all its turns and touches of thought and phraseology, in its tenderness and sympathy, its tremulous anxieties, its frank assertions of the fulness of his teaching and the self-denying labours of his life, its sense of the infinite responsibility of the ministerial office for himself and others, its apprehension of coming dangers from without and from within the Church. The words present a striking parallel to the appeal of. Samuel to the people in 1Samuel 12:3.

Verse 18. - Ye yourselves for ye, A.V.; set foot in for came into, A.V.; was for have been, A.V.; all the time for at all seasons, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Ὡς (Hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

they came
παρεγένοντο (paregenonto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

he said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“You
Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

know
ἐπίστασθε (epistasthe)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1987: To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with.

how
πῶς (pōs)
Adverb
Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

I lived
ἐγενόμην (egenomēn)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

whole
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

time
χρόνον (chronon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.

[I was] with
μεθ’ (meth’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

you,
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the first
πρώτης (prōtēs)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.

day
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

I arrived
ἐπέβην (epebēn)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1910: From epi and the base of basis; to walk upon, i.e. Mount, ascend, embark, arrive.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[the province of] Asia.
Ἀσίαν (Asian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 773: Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or only its western shore.


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