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If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault, <a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you in this day that I am innocent of the blood of all. <a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. <a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. <a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all people. <a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. <a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore I testify to you this day, that I am innocent of the blood of all men. <a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all. <a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For that reason I testify to you on this [our parting] day that I am innocent of the blood of all people. <a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore I declare to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all of you, <a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of everyone&#8217s blood, <a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore I testify unto you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. <a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I tell you today I am no longer responsible for any of you! <a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore I testify unto you this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. <a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, I declare to you today that I am not responsible for the [spiritual] death of any of you. <a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> So I solemnly declare to you this very day: if any of you should be lost, I am not responsible. <a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> I therefore declare to you today that I'm not responsible for the blood of any of you, <a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. <a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of you all. <a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you today that I am innocent of everyone's blood, <a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore I call you to witness this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore I protest to you to-day that I am not responsible for the ruin of any one of you. <a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you today that I am clean from the blood of all men, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for this reason I take you to witness this day, that I [am] clear from the blood of all, <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I testify to you in this day that I am innocent of the blood of all. <a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> wherefore I take you to witness this day, that I am clear from the blood of all, <a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore I testify to you in this day, that I pure from the blood of all.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Wherefore I take you to witness this day, that I am clear from the blood of all men; <a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason, I call you as witnesses on this very day: that I am clean from the blood of all. <a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a> And so I solemnly declare to you this day that I am not responsible for the blood of any of you, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore I declare to you this day that I am not responsible for the blood of any of you,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, I testify to you this very day that I am innocent of the blood of all. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And because of this, I testify to you today that I am pure from the blood of all of you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this reason I solemnly affirm to you this day, that I am clean from the blood of all men. <a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore I witness to you this clay, that I am pure from the blood of all men; <a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Wherefore I appeal to you this day as witnesses that I am pure from the blood of all men. <a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I therefore declare to you at this present time, that I am not responsible for the ruin of any: <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore I protest to you to-day that I am not responsible for the ruin of any one of you. <a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Wherefore, I testify to you this day, that I am clean from the blood of all men; <a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore I call you to witness this day, that I am clear from the blood of all men. <a href="/parallel/acts/20-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6824" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians</a> …25Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again. 26<a href="/greek/1360.htm" title="1360: dioti (Conj) -- On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/3143.htm" title="3143: martyromai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- (properly: To call (summon) to witness, and then absolutely) To testify, protest, asseverate; To conjure, solemnly charge. ">I testify</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4594.htm" title="4594: sēmeron (Adv) -- Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am</a> <a href="/greek/2513.htm" title="2513: katharos (Adj-NMS) -- Clean.">innocent</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haimatos (N-GNS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">of all men.</a> 27For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Ezekiel 33:8-9</a> If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. / But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. <a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Ezekiel 3:18-19</a> If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">2 Corinthians 7:2</a> Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">2 Samuel 3:28</a> Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. <a href="/jeremiah/42-21.htm">Jeremiah 42:21</a> For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God in all He has sent me to tell you. <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3-5</a> Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” / “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” / Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:10</a> You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Philippians 1:16</a> The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a> My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> 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. <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a> Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. <a href="/deuteronomy/21-6.htm">Deuteronomy 21:6-7</a> Then all the elders of the city nearest the victim shall wash their hands by the stream over the heifer whose neck has been broken, / and they shall declare, “Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it. <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a> When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.I take.<a href="/job/16-19.htm">Job 16:19</a> Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.<a href="/john/12-17.htm">John 12:17</a> The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.<a href="/john/19-35.htm">John 19:35</a> And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.that.<a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.<a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">2 Samuel 3:28</a> And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:<a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Ezekiel 3:18-21</a> When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Record</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Today</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/acts/22-10.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/20-27.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Record</a> <a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/romans/3-16.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/acts/24-21.htm">Today</a> <a href="/acts/22-3.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div>1. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a> 28. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a> 32. <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a> 36. <a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore I testify to you this day Paul is addressing the Ephesian elders in Miletus, emphasizing the solemnity and urgency of his message. The phrase "I testify" indicates a formal declaration, akin to a legal testimony, underscoring the seriousness of his words. The context is Paul's farewell speech, as he is aware that he will not see them again. This moment is pivotal, as Paul is summarizing his ministry and preparing the leaders for his absence. The use of "this day" highlights the immediacy and importance of the message, marking it as a significant moment in the early church's history.that I am innocent of the blood of all men Paul asserts his innocence regarding the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to. This echoes the watchman imagery from <a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Ezekiel 33:6</a>, where the watchman is responsible for warning the people. Paul has faithfully proclaimed the gospel, ensuring that he has fulfilled his duty to warn and teach. The phrase "innocent of the blood" suggests a deep responsibility for the spiritual lives of others, a theme that resonates with the accountability of leaders in the church. This declaration also reflects Paul's clear conscience, as he has not withheld any part of God's counsel, aligning with his earlier statement in <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Acts 20:20-21</a> about teaching publicly and from house to house.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The speaker in this verse, Paul is addressing the elders of the church in Ephesus. He is on his way to Jerusalem and is giving a farewell speech, aware that he may not see them again. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A significant city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its large population and the Temple of Artemis. It was a major center for early Christianity and the location of the church to which Paul is speaking. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_ephesus.htm">Elders of Ephesus</a> The leaders of the Ephesian church, responsible for shepherding the congregation. Paul is imparting final instructions and warnings to them. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_ministry.htm">Paul's Ministry</a> The context of this verse is Paul's reflection on his ministry, emphasizing his dedication to preaching the gospel and his clear conscience regarding his responsibilities. 5. <a href="/topical/f/farewell_speech.htm">Farewell Speech</a> This event is part of Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders, where he summarizes his ministry and warns them of future challenges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_proclaiming_the_gospel.htm">The Responsibility of Proclaiming the Gospel</a> As believers, we are called to share the gospel with others. Paul’s example shows the importance of fulfilling this duty with diligence and integrity. <a href="/topical/c/clear_conscience_in_ministry.htm">Clear Conscience in Ministry</a> Paul’s statement of being "innocent of the blood of all men" challenges us to examine our own lives and ministries. Are we faithfully discharging our responsibilities? <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_spiritual_watchman.htm">The Role of a Spiritual Watchman</a> Like the watchman in Ezekiel, we have a responsibility to warn others of spiritual danger. This involves speaking truth in love and not shying away from difficult conversations. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Perseverance in the Face of Opposition</a> Paul faced much opposition, yet he remained steadfast. We are encouraged to persevere in our faith and witness, even when faced with challenges. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a> Paul’s farewell speech is a testament to a life lived in faithful service to God. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness for those who come after us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 20</a> <a href="/q/is_killing_in_war_considered_murder.htm">Is killing in war considered murder?</a> <a href="/q/was_paul's_acts_20_25_claim_accurate.htm">Did Paul’s claim that his listeners would never see him again (Acts 20:25) prove accurate, and how can this be confirmed?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_david_justify_punishing_killers.htm">2 Samuel 4:8-11 - How can David both punish the men for killing Ishbosheth and still claim God's hand in his rise to power without contradiction?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_baptism,_communion.htm">What does the Bible say about baptism and communion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) I am pure from the blood of all men.--The image was a familiar one in the Apostle's lips (<a href="/acts/18-6.htm" title="And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said to them, Your blood be on your own heads; I am clean; from now on I will go to the Gentiles.">Acts 18:6</a>). It rested on the language of an older prophet (<a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm" title="When I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; and you give him not warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at your hand.">Ezekiel 3:18</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/3-20.htm" title="Again, When a righteous man does turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling-block before him, he shall die: because you have not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he has done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at your hand.">Ezekiel 3:20</a>). He had acted on the teaching of that prophet, and none could require the blood of any man at his hands.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Testify unto you for take you to record, A.V. The solemnity of this address is dependent upon the speaker's conviction that he was speaking to his hearers for the last time. Hence the force of the words, "this day" (ἐν τῇ σήμερον ἡμέρᾳ); "my last opportunity." I am pure, etc. (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-21</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/33-2.htm">Ezekiel 33:2, 9</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>). Note the peril of hiding or watering God's truth. <a href="/commentaries/acts/20-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore διότι (dioti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1360.htm">Strong's 1360: </a> On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as. I testify μαρτύρομαι (martyromai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3143.htm">Strong's 3143: </a> (properly: To call (summon) to witness, and then absolutely) To testify, protest, asseverate; To conjure, solemnly charge. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. this σήμερον (sēmeron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I [am] εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. innocent καθαρός (katharos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> Clean. of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. blood αἵματος (haimatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. of all [men]. πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/20-26.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/20-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 20:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 20:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/20-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 20:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 20:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>