TSK · Acts 20:31

“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.

But while everyone was sleeping, an enemy came and sowed darnel among the wheat and went away.

But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

This went on for two years, so that all who lived in the province of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.

Then Paul went back upstairs, and after he had broken bread and eaten, he talked with them a long time, until dawn. Then he left.

After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.