ACTS 20:24 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“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.”
'However, I consider my life worth nothing to me if only I may finish the race and complete the task (ergon, work) the Lord Jesus has given me — the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace' — Paul's valuation of life (psuche) as worthless compared to completing the apostolic mission (ergon) reveals missionary prioritization: completion of the gospel's proclamation supersedes survival.
Church Fathers on Acts 20:24
And now, behold, I go bound in the Spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 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. Acts 20:22-24. Wherefore says he this? By way of…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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