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href="/niv/acts/20.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/nlt/acts/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And now I entrust you to God and the message of his grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself. <a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, being able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all those having been sanctified. <a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. <a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a> “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And now I entrust you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who have been sanctified. <a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And now I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers]. <a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “And now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And now I commit you to God and to the message of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified. <a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I now place you in God's care. Remember the message about his gift of undeserved grace! This message can help you and give you what belongs to you as God's people. <a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified. <a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I am now entrusting you to God and to his message that tells how kind he is. That message can help you grow and can give you the inheritance that is shared by all of God's holy people. <a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> "And now I commend you to the care of God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you the blessings God has for all his people. <a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I'm now entrusting you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and secure for you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And now I commit you, brothers, to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a> And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them who are sanctified. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace. He is able to build you up and to give you your inheritance among His people. <a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Now, brothers, I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now, I commend you, brothers, to God, and to the word of His grace, that is able to build up, and to give you an inheritance among all those sanctified. <a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, being able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all those having been sanctified. <a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now, I commend you, brethren, to God, and to the word of His grace, that is able to build up, and to give you an inheritance among all those sanctified. <a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now I commit you, brethren, to God, and to the word of his grace, being able to build up, and give you inheritance among all the consecrated.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, who is able to build up, and to give an inheritance among all the sanctified. <a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And now, I commend you to God and to the Word of his grace. He has the power to build up, and to give an inheritance to all who are sanctified. <a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a> And now I commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace, a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the saints. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance with all of The Holy Ones.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace; to Him who is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all the sanctified. <a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And now I commend you to God and the word of His grace, who is able to edify you, and give you an inheritance among all the sanctified. <a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And now, brethren, I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to finish the superstructure, and to give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. <a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to his gracious dispensation, which is able to improve you, and secure to you the inheritance with those who are sanctify'd. <a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace. He is able to build you up and to give you your inheritance among His people. <a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "And now I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all the sanctified. <a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to the word of his grace: who is able to edify you, and to give you an inheritance among all that are sanctified. <a href="/parallel/acts/20-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6877" 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> …31Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. 32<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now</a> <a href="/greek/3908.htm" title="3908: paratithemai (V-PIM-1S) -- From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit.">I commit</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charitos (N-GFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynamenō (V-PPM/P-DMS) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomēsai (V-ANA) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">build you up</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">give</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2817.htm" title="2817: klēronomian (N-AFS) -- From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession.">an inheritance</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.">among</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/37.htm" title="37: hēgiasmenois (V-RPM/P-DMP) -- From hagios; to make holy, i.e. purify or consecrate; to venerate.">are sanctified.</a> 33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.…<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="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18-19</a> I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, / and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Colossians 1:12-14</a> giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. / He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4-5</a> and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, / who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a> Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/galatians/3-18.htm">Galatians 3:18</a> For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9-11</a> For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</a> Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a> Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3-4</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. / Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24-25</a> As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. / And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And now, brothers, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.I commend.<a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23,26</a> And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed… <a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Acts 15:40</a> And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.<a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24</a> And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.and to the.<a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.<a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Hebrews 13:9</a> Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.to build.<a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.<a href="/john/15-3.htm">John 15:3</a> Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.<a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a> Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.and to give.<a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a> To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.<a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Jeremiah 3:19</a> But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.<a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a> The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,which are.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">1 Corinthians 1:2</a> Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:<a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">1 Corinthians 6:11</a> And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.<a href="/hebrews/2-11.htm">Hebrews 2:11</a> For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Build</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Commend</a> <a href="/john/2-24.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/john/2-24.htm">Entrust</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/john/17-19.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Build</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Care</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Commend</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Entrust</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Word</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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/20.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>And now This phrase marks a transition, indicating a pivotal moment in Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders. The Greek word "nun" (νῦν) suggests immediacy and urgency. Paul is emphasizing the present moment, underscoring the importance of his message as he prepares to leave them. Historically, this reflects the gravity of Paul's departure, as he entrusts the church to God's care.I commit you The Greek verb "paratithemi" (παρατίθημι) means to entrust or commend. This is a deeply personal and spiritual act, reflecting Paul's pastoral heart. He is not merely leaving them; he is placing them into the care of God, acknowledging that their ultimate security and growth come from divine oversight.to God Here, Paul is entrusting the believers to the ultimate authority and protector. The Greek "Theos" (Θεός) is the supreme deity, the Creator, and Sustainer. This reflects a profound trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to guide and protect the church in Paul's absence.and to the word of His grace The "word" (Greek "logos" - λόγος) signifies the message or doctrine of God's grace. This is not just any word, but the transformative message of the Gospel. "Grace" (Greek "charis" - χάρις) is the unmerited favor of God, a central theme in Paul's theology. This phrase highlights the power of the Gospel to transform lives and sustain believers.which can build you up The Greek "oikodomeo" (οἰκοδομέω) means to edify or strengthen. This is a construction metaphor, suggesting that the word of grace is foundational and essential for spiritual growth. It implies a process of maturation and development, emphasizing the ongoing work of God in the believer's life.and give you an inheritance The term "inheritance" (Greek "kleronomia" - κληρονομία) refers to a possession or heritage. In a biblical context, it often denotes the eternal life and blessings promised to believers. This reflects the eschatological hope that Paul consistently preached, pointing to the future reward for those who remain faithful.among all who are sanctified "Sanctified" (Greek "hagiazo" - ἁγιάζω) means to be set apart or made holy. This is both a present reality and a future promise for believers. It underscores the communal aspect of the Christian faith, as the inheritance is shared among all who are consecrated to God. This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective identity of the church as the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) And now, brethren, I commend you . . .--The Greek verb and its derivatives are characteristic of St. Paul's phraseology. Teachers are to "commit" the truth they have received to others (<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm" title="And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.">2Timothy 2:2</a>), and the truth so committed is the depositum fidei which they thus hold, as it were, in trust (<a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm" title="That good thing which was committed to you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us.">2Timothy 1:14</a>).The word of his grace, which is able to build you up . . .--It can hardly be said that the "word" here is used, as it is by St. John, for the person of Christ as the Logos. (See Notes on <a href="/john/1-14.htm" title="And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.">John 1:14</a>; <a href="/john/1-16.htm" title="And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.">John 1:16</a>; <a href="/1_john/1-1.htm" title="That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked on, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;">1John 1:1</a>.) There is, however, a quasi-personal character ascribed to it, "able to . . . give an inheritance," which suggests the thought of something more than the written or spoken word. The true explanation is probably to be found in the thought of the "engrafted (or better, the implanted) word" of <a href="/james/1-21.htm" title="Why lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.">James 1:21</a>, the "word of God, quick and powerful" of <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm" title="For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.">Hebrews 4:12</a>; and in so far as this is identical with the "Light that lighteth every man" of <a href="/john/1-9.htm" title="That was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world.">John 1:9</a>, we may find in these passages a preparation for the more fully developed teaching of St. John as to the Logos. We cannot pass over the word "build" without noting the recurrence of the same thought and word in <a href="/context/ephesians/2-20.htm" title="And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;">Ephesians 2:20-21</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm" title="For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:">Ephesians 4:12</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm" title="From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body to the edifying of itself in love.">Ephesians 4:16</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm" title="Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.">Ephesians 4:29</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm" title=" Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.">Colossians 2:7</a>. The figure was a natural one anywhere (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm" title="According to the grace of God which is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.">1Corinthians 3:10</a>), but it would gain additional vividness from the stately architecture of Ephesus, perhaps also from the presence of one among St. Paul's companions who may have been himself an architect. (See Note on <a href="/acts/20-4.htm" title="And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.">Acts 20:4</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - Now for now brethren, A.V. and T.R.; the inheritance for an inheritance, A.V. and T.R.; that for which, A.V. I commend you to God (παρατίθεμαι ὑμᾶς). A most beautiful and significant phrase! The apostle is leaving for ever the flock which he had fed with such devoted care and loved with such a fervent love. He was leaving them with a strong impression of the dangers to which they would be exposed. To whom could he entrust them? to what loving hands could he consign them? He gives them to God, to take watchful custody of them. He brings them to him in the prayer of faith. He commits to him the precious deposit (παραθήκη), to be preserved safe unto the day of Christ. So the Savior of the world, when dying on the cross, said, "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit "(<a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Luke 23:46</a>), and then trustingly gave up the ghost (see too <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>). No less beautiful are the words which follow: And to the word of his grace. He was thinking of the grievous wolves, and of their pernicious doctrine; of the deceivers that should arise, and their soul-destroying heresies; and so he turns to the one source of safety "the Word of God's grace in Jesus Christ." If they are kept in that Word of truth, if they nourish their souls with that sincere milk, they will be safe. The gospel which he had preached would be their safety unto the end. It would build them up on the one Foundation which never can be moved; it would preserve them holy to take possession of the inheritance of the saints in light. The inheritance (τὴν κληρονομίαν); comp. <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Ephesians 1:14, 18</a>; <a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm">Ephesians 5:5</a>; and Ephesians 1:11, ἐκληρώθημεν. In <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a> it is κλῆρον (as in <a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Colossians 1:12</a>), and the ἡγιασμένοι are further defined by the addition of πίστει,  ῞τῇ εἰς ἐμέ, "by the faith which is in me" (for the use of ἀγιάζεσθαι, comp. <a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10, 14</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">1 Corinthians 1:2</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">1 Corinthians 6:11</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/20-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. I commit παρατίθεμαι (paratithemai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3908.htm">Strong's 3908: </a> From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine 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. God θεῷ (theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine 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. word λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. grace, χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. which τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine 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. can δυναμένῳ (dynamenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. build [you] up οἰκοδομῆσαι (oikodomēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. an inheritance κληρονομίαν (klēronomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2817.htm">Strong's 2817: </a> From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative 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. who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <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. are sanctified. ἡγιασμένοις (hēgiasmenois) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_37.htm">Strong's 37: </a> From hagios; to make holy, i.e. purify or consecrate; to venerate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 20:32 Now brothers I entrust you to God (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/20-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 20:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 20:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/20-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 20:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 20:33" /></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>