Acts 20:31

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Cross-references

Acts 20:19 Historical context

In Acts 20:19, Paul's tears and trials are mentioned earlier in the same speech — the same tearful ministry he recalls in v31.

Acts 20:20 Historical context

In Acts 20:20, Paul describes his public and house-to-house teaching — the same tireless ministry he recalls here with tears and night/day admonition.

In 2 Timothy 4:5, Paul tells Timothy to be sober-minded and endure suffering — echoing his own example of tireless admonition in Acts 20:31.

In Mark 13:34-37, Jesus commands the doorkeeper to stay awake — the same call to vigilance Paul gives the Ephesian elders.

Luke 21:36 Parallel

In Luke 21:36, Jesus says 'stay awake at all times' — a direct parallel to Paul's exhortation to be alert.

In 1 Corinthians 4:14, Paul writes to admonish believers as beloved children—matching the loving, tearful admonition here.

Ezekiel 3:17-20 describes the watchman's duty to warn the wicked—the same responsibility Paul claims here of constant admonition.

1 Thessalonians 2:9 recalls Paul laboring night and day to avoid being a burden—the same night-and-day effort he mentions here for admonishing.

Colossians 1:28 describes Paul's ministry of warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom—the same comprehensive admonition he exercised in Ephesus.

In Hebrews 13:17, leaders keep watch over souls as those who will give an account — the same pastoral vigilance Paul modeled for three years.

In 2 Corinthians 11:3, Paul fears the church being led astray — the same protective concern behind his tearful admonition in Acts 20:31.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 calls believers to stay awake and sober — directly echoing the 'be alert' command in Acts 20:31.

In Philippians 3:18, Paul warns with tears about enemies of the cross — the same emotional, tearful admonition he describes in Acts 20:31.

2 Corinthians 11:27 lists Paul's sleepless nights and toil — the very hardships underlying his night/day admonition in Acts 20:31.

2 Corinthians 6:5 lists Paul's sleepless nights and labors — directly echoing the night/day toil and tears described in Acts 20:31.

In Matthew 25:13, Jesus commands 'watch' (same Greek verb) — Paul echoes this call to alertness in the face of coming threats.

In Ezekiel 3:21, God makes Ezekiel a watchman to warn the righteous — the same soul-saving duty Paul carried out with tears.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 describes Paul's holy and blameless conduct among believers—the character underlying his tireless admonition.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 directly commands the church to warn the idle and others—Paul's own practice of night-and-day admonition exemplified that command.

In Revelation 16:15, Jesus blesses those who stay awake and keep their garments — a similar call to alertness, though focused on His coming.

Ephesians 4:14 warns against being tossed by false teaching — the same danger Paul guards against with his night/day admonition in Acts 20:31.

In 1 Corinthians 9:12, Paul endures anything to avoid hindering the gospel — consistent with his sacrificial labor and tears in Acts 20:31.

In 1 Timothy 4:6, Paul again urges faithful teaching and admonition, continuing the same pastoral emphasis as his tearful warning here.

In 2 Timothy 1:4, Paul remembers Timothy's tears—mirroring the tears of his own ministry in Acts 20:31, both signs of heartfelt pastoral care.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:5, Paul reminds them of his previous teaching — similar to his call to remember his three years of admonition in Acts 20:31.