CLV(i)
18 Now as they came along to him, he said to them, "You are versed in the facts, from the first day on which I stepped into the province of Asia, how I came to be with you all the time,
19 slaving for the Lord with all humility and tears, and the trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews;"
20 how under no circumstances did I shrink from informing you of anything which was expedient, and teaching you in public and at your homes,
21 certifying to both Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 And now, lo! I, bound in spirit, am going to Jerusalem, not being aware what I will meet with in it,
23 more than that the holy spirit, city by city, certifies to me, saying that bonds and afflictions are remaining for me."
24 But of nothing have I a word, nor yet am I making my soul precious to myself, till I should be perfecting my career and the dispensation which I got from the Lord Jesus, to certify the evangel of the grace of God."
25 And now, lo! I am aware that you all, among whom I passed through heralding the kingdom, shall be seeing my face no longer."
26 Wherefore I am attesting to you in this very day that I am clear from the blood of all,
27 for under no circumstances do I shrink from informing you of the entire counsel of God.
28 Take heed to yourselves and to the entire flocklet, among which the holy spirit appointed you supervisors, to be shepherding the ecclesia of God, which He procures through the blood of His Own."
29 Now I am aware that, after I am out of reach, burdensome wolves will be entering among you, not sparing the flocklet."
30 And from among yourselves will arise men, speaking perverse things to pull away disciples after themselves."
31 Wherefore watch, remembering that for three years, night and day, I cease not admonishing each one with tears."
32 And now I am committing you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to edify and give the enjoyment of an allotment among all who have been hallowed."
33 I covet no one's silver or gold or vesture."
34 You know that these hands subserve my needs, and of those who are with me."
35 All I intimate to you, that, thus toiling, you must be supporting the infirm. Besides, remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'Happy is it to give rather than to get.'"