Acts 20:24

for I have five brothers—in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’

“For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.”

who, when he arrived and saw the grace of God, rejoiced and began to encourage them all with a purposeful heart to remain true to the Lord;

“And as John was fulfilling his course, he kept saying, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me of whom I am not worthy to untie the sandals of His feet.’

And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe.

solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me.

“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 have been sanctified.

Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, crying and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Just as it is written, “For Your sake we are being put to death all day long; We were counted as sheep for the slaughter.”

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to fulfill what was lacking in your service to me.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.

And a white robe was given to each of them; and it was told to them that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow slaves and their brothers who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also.