Acts 20

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

Once the chaos had settled, Paul gathered his followers. With a warm embrace, he bid them farewell, setting off on his journey to Macedonia.

And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

After journeying through those regions and passionately encouraging the people, he finally arrived in Greece.

And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

He stayed for three months. But when he learned of a plot by the Jews to ambush him as he was set to sail for Syria, he decided to go back via Macedonia instead.

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.

Sopater from Berea joined him on his journey to Asia, along with Thessalonians Aristarchus and Secundus. Gaius from Derbe and Timothy also accompanied him, as well as Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia.

These going before tarried for us at Troas.

Those who went ahead of us patiently waited for our arrival in Troas.

And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.

After celebrating the festival of unleavened bread in Philippi, we embarked on a journey. It took us five days to reach Troas, where we stayed for a week.

And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

On the first day of the week, as the disciples gathered for a meal, Paul, ready to leave the next day, passionately spoke to them, his heartfelt sermon lasting until midnight.

And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.

In the loft, where they all congregated, countless lights twinkled brightly.

And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.

In a window, a young man named Eutychus sat, succumbing to a profound slumber. As Paul's sermon stretched on, he was overwhelmed by sleep, tumbling from the third floor. Tragically, he was found lifeless.

And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.

Paul rushed to his side, cradling him in his arms. He reassured everyone, "Don't worry, he's still alive."

When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.

After he returned, he shared a meal, engaged in heartfelt conversations until dawn, and then he left.

And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

They took the young man home alive, their hearts brimming with immense relief and comfort.

And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.

We set sail for Assos ahead of time, planning to pick up Paul. He had decided to journey there on foot.

And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.

When we encountered him at Assos, we warmly welcomed him and journeyed together to Mitylene.

And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.

We set sail and by the next day, we found ourselves opposite Chios. The following day, we reached Samos, where we paused at Trogyllium. By the day after, we had arrived at Miletus.

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Paul was set on bypassing Ephesus by sea, not wanting to delay in Asia. He was in a rush, hoping against hope, to reach Jerusalem by Pentecost.

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

From Miletus, he reached out to Ephesus, summoning the church's senior leaders.

And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,

When they gathered around him, he spoke with a heartfelt sincerity, "You've known me since my first day in Asia. You've seen how I've been with you, through every high and low."

Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:

I served the Lord devotedly, humbly and sincerely, through tears and the trials that came on me through the plots of the Jews.

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,

I've held nothing back that could benefit you, openly sharing and teaching you, both in public and in your homes.

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Speaking passionately to both Jews and Greeks, urging them to turn back to God and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.

And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

Now, I'm being led by my spirit towards Jerusalem, unaware of what awaits me there.

Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

The Holy Spirit warns me in every city that chains and hardships are waiting for 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.

Despite all obstacles, I remain unshaken. My life isn't precious to me, my only aim is to complete my journey with happiness, serving the mission given to me by Lord Jesus, spreading the message of God's divine grace.

And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

Now, I realize that all of you, to whom I've shared God's message, won't see me again.

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.

I assure you today, with all my heart, that I am innocent of the blood of everyone: if anyone is lost, the guilt is not mine.

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

I've never held back from sharing with you all of God's wisdom.

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Be mindful of yourselves and of everyone in your care, for the Holy Spirit has appointed you as guardians. Your duty is to nourish God's community, which He has bought with His own sacrifice.

For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

I'm certain that after I leave, ruthless predators will infiltrate you, showing no mercy to our community.

Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

Even among you, some will twist the truth to lead others astray.

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Always remember, for three long years, I tirelessly and tearfully warned everyone, day and night.

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.

Dear brothers and sisters, I leave you in God's care, trusting in His loving words that can strengthen you and promise you a special place among those blessed and purified.

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

I've never yearned for another's wealth, gold, or clothing.

Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Indeed, you're aware that these hands have worked hard to meet my needs and those of the people around me.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

I've shown you the importance of hard work, not just for yourself, but to help those who are struggling. Remember Jesus' words, "The joy of giving is greater than the pleasure of receiving."

And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

After sharing his heartfelt words, he humbly knelt and joined them all in a sincere and emotional prayer.

And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,

Overwhelmed with sorrow, they clung tightly to Paul, their tears falling on his neck as they kissed him goodbye.

Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

Deeply saddened by his words, that they would never see him again, they walked with him to the ship, their hearts heavy with grief.