Bible Passage Scripture Block

A unit of scripture that displays exactly what is written (ESV), along with a rephrasing and its immediate context. The resulting ‘scripture block‘ is then used to build the answer to a Bible question if/when it is applicable. Collectively, our entire library of scripture-blocks and the questions to which they have been cited can be referenced on our “Bible Verse Reference” page.

Acts 20:26-27

#44 of 66 Books
Part of the New Testament

What is written? (ESV)

Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all of you, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

What does it say?

Since I (Paul) have preached to you the whole counsel of God, I can testify that I am innocent of everyone's blood.

What is its immediate context?

Paul is meeting with the elders of the church in Ephesus on the beach before boarding a ship back to Jerusalem. He is returning from his third missionary journey and does not expect he will see them again.

How Acts 20:26-27 is applied across Bible answers

Is the Bible the complete revelation of God?

Paul had preached "the whole counsel of God". There was nothing he left out or omitted.

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