“"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."”
Acts 20:24
Summary
In Acts chapter 20, Paul continues his missionary journey through Macedonia and Greece, strengthening the young churches, and eventually arrives at Troas. Here, during a long discourse into the night, a young man named Eutychus falls from a window but is miraculously revived by Paul. This chapter is marked by poignant farewells, especially as Paul travels to Miletus to give an emotional farewell address to the Ephesian elders. He reflects on his ministry, emphasizing his service to the Lord with humility, tears, and trials. He warns them of future challenges, urging vigilance and faithfulness to God's word. Paul underscores his life mission of declaring the whole counsel of God and demonstrates profound trust in God's provision and protection.