But none of these things move me

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to 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 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? Romans Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

I feel compelled to go to Jerusalem. But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God. Be on your toes—both for yourselves and your congregation of sheep. God himself thought they were worth dying for. So stay awake and keep up your guard. Remember those three years I kept at it with you, never letting up, pouring my heart out with you, one after another.

But none of these things move 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 Paul gave God his life. Paul had a background before salvation — he was of pure Hebrew stock, a Roman citizen, a Pharisee, and a ruling member of the Sanhedrin Phil. He counted his life not dear unto himself, but he rather handed his life over to God. Paul traded his old life for knowing Christ, and He was not disappointed! He found life with Christ so much better than his old life that he compared his old life to manure in light of his new life. He had his own custom course to run and his own crown to win. It is your custom race also. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy His ministry, like ours,was the gospel ministry. He never left it or got side tracked from it. He was not moved because he stayed doing what he was called to do.

It is able to give you strength, and it will give you the blessings God has for all his holy people. King James Bible 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.

Verse Click for Chapter. King James Bible 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. New King James Version But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. American Standard Version But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Douay-Rheims Bible But I fear none of these things, neither do I count my life more precious than myself, so that I may consummate my course and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. English Revised Version But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

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But none of these things move 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. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.

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For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Always remember that for three years, day and night, I never stopped warning each of you, and I often cried over you. To hear audio teachings by the author of this devotional, click here. Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears. Paul traded his old life for knowing Christ, and He was not disappointed! John I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. For that reason I testify to you on this [our parting] day that I am innocent of the blood of all people. Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life. He counted his life not dear unto himself, but he rather handed his life over to God. 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. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. So stay awake and keep up your guard. I might.

What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God. The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man.

II Timothy American Standard Version But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Acts American Standard Version ASV But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. He counted his life not dear unto himself, but he rather handed his life over to God. I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. Verse Click for Chapter. Paul continues his travels; 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. Audio Bible. For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.