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Acts 20:33

The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 20:33

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Coveted for have coveted, A V. Apparel. One of the items of an Oriental's treasure for the purpose of gifts (2 Kings 5:5, 2 Kings 5:22, 2 Kings 5:23, 2 Kings 5:26; Genesis 45:22; Matthew 6:19, Matthew 6:2(1).

St. Paul contrasts his own example in not seeking such gifts with the conduct of the false apostles who draw away disciples after them for gain.

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