Acts 20:27
New International Version
For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.

New Living Translation
for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know.

English Standard Version
for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Berean Standard Bible
For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

Berean Literal Bible
For I did not shrink back from proclaiming to you the whole counsel of God.

King James Bible
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

New King James Version
For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

New American Standard Bible
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.

NASB 1995
“For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.

NASB 1977
“For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.

Amplified Bible
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.

Christian Standard Bible
because I did not avoid declaring to you the whole plan of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole plan of God.

American Standard Version
For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.

Contemporary English Version
I have told you everything God wants you to know.

English Revised Version
For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I didn't avoid telling you the whole plan of God.

Good News Translation
For I have not held back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.

International Standard Version
because I never shrank from telling you the whole plan of God.

Majority Standard Bible
For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

NET Bible
For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.

New Heart English Bible
for I did not hold back from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Webster's Bible Translation
For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God.

Weymouth New Testament
For I have not shrunk from declaring to you God's whole truth.

World English Bible
for I didn’t shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for I did not keep back from declaring to you all the counsel of God.

Berean Literal Bible
For I did not shrink back from proclaiming to you the whole counsel of God.

Young's Literal Translation
for I did not keep back from declaring to you all the counsel of God.

Smith's Literal Translation
For I concealed not to announce to you all the counsel of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For I have not spared to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For I have not turned aside in the least from announcing every counsel of God to you.

New American Bible
for I did not shrink from proclaiming to you the entire plan of God.

New Revised Standard Version
for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For I have never shunned to declare to you, all the will of God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For I have not declined to show you the whole will of God.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

Godbey New Testament
for I did not shrink to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Haweis New Testament
For I have concealed nothing, so as not repeatedly to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

Mace New Testament
for I have acquainted you with the whole dispensation of God without reserve.

Weymouth New Testament
For I have not shrunk from declaring to you God's whole truth.

Worrell New Testament
for I shrank not from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Worsley New Testament
For I have not failed to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians
26Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. 28Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.…

Cross References
Acts 20:20
I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

Ezekiel 3:17-19
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / 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.

Ezekiel 33:7-9
As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me. / 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.

1 Corinthians 2:1-2
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. / For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

1 Corinthians 9:16-17
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Colossians 1:25-28
I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, / the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. ...

Jeremiah 26:2
“This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

John 17:6-8
I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. / Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You. / For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

Romans 15:19
by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:4
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

1 Peter 5:2
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;

Isaiah 6:8-10
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” / And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”


Treasury of Scripture

For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God.

I have.

Acts 20:20,35
And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, …

Acts 26:22,23
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: …

2 Corinthians 4:2
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

all.

Acts 2:23
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Isaiah 46:10,11
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: …

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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.














For I did not shrink back
The phrase "shrink back" is translated from the Greek word "hupostellō," which means to withhold, to draw back, or to avoid. In the context of Paul's ministry, this phrase emphasizes his courage and commitment. Paul, despite facing persecution and hardship, did not retreat or withhold any part of his message. Historically, this reflects the apostolic boldness required to spread the Gospel in a hostile world. Paul’s example serves as an inspiration for believers to stand firm in their faith and to proclaim the truth without fear or compromise.

from declaring
The Greek word "anaggellō" is used here, meaning to announce, report, or proclaim. This word underscores the active and public nature of Paul's ministry. He was not merely sharing information; he was making a bold proclamation. The historical context of the early church, where public declaration often led to persecution, highlights the significance of this action. For modern believers, it serves as a reminder of the importance of openly sharing the Gospel message.

to you
This phrase personalizes Paul's message, indicating that his ministry was directed towards the people he was addressing. It reflects the relational aspect of his work, emphasizing that the Gospel is not just a general message but one that is meant for individuals and communities. In the broader scriptural context, it reminds us that the message of Christ is personal and meant for each person to hear and respond to.

the whole will of God
The Greek term "boulē" refers to counsel, purpose, or will. Paul is emphasizing that he has communicated the entirety of God's plan and purpose, not just selective parts. This comprehensive approach is crucial, as it ensures that believers receive a full understanding of God's intentions and desires for humanity. Historically, this reflects the apostolic commitment to doctrinal completeness and integrity. For contemporary Christians, it serves as a call to embrace and teach the full counsel of Scripture, ensuring that nothing is omitted or distorted.

(27) I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.--The words point to a greater degree of receptivity for Divine truth than had been found elsewhere. So in the Epistle to the Ephesians, which, even on the assumption that it was an encyclical letter, was addressed to them principally, he speaks to them as able to understand his knowledge in the mystery of Christ (Ephesians 3:4), the universality of His redeeming work, the brotherhood of mankind in the common Fatherhood of God. In "I have not shunned" we have the same word and image as in the "kept back" of Acts 20:20.

Verse 27. - Shrank not from declaring for have not shunned to declare, A.V. (see ver. 20, note); the whole for all the, A.V. Counsel of God. His revealed will and purpose concerning man's salvation (Acts 2:23; Acts 4:28; Ephesians 1:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

I did not shrink back
ὑπεστειλάμην (hypesteilamēn)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 5288: From hupo and stello; to withhold under, i.e. to cower or shrink, to conceal.

from declaring
ἀναγγεῖλαι (anangeilai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 312: To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.

to you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine 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
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine 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.

will
βουλὴν (boulēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1012: Counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree. From boulomai; volition, i.e. advice, or purpose.

of God.
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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