New American Bible, Revised Edition

Acts 20:30-37 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

30. And from your own group, men will come forward perverting the truth to draw the disciples away after them.

31. So be vigilant and remember that for three years, night and day, I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears.

32. And now I commend you to God and to that gracious word of his that can build you up and give you the inheritance among all who are consecrated.

33. I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

34. You know well that these very hands have served my needs and my companions.

35. In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

36. When he had finished speaking he knelt down and prayed with them all.

37. They were all weeping loudly as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him,