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

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

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

24 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.

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

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

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

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21 I have declared to both Jews(A) and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance(B) and have faith in our Lord Jesus.(C)

22 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem,(D) not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me(E) that prison and hardships are facing me.(F) 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;(G) my only aim is to finish the race(H) and complete the task(I) the Lord Jesus has given me(J)—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.(K)

25 “Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom(L) will ever see me again.(M) 26 Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you.(N) 27 For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God.(O)

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