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Berean Standard Bible

“But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

Acts 20:24

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Near the end of his third missionary journey, Paul is hurrying to reach Jerusalem by Pentecost. At the port of Miletus he summons the elders of the church in Ephesus for an emotional farewell.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

World English Bible (WEB)

But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.

King James Version (KJV)

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of the good news of the grace of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but I make account of none of these, neither do I count my life precious to myself, so that I finish my course with joy, and the ministration that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify fully the good news of the grace of God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas de ninguna cosa hago caso, ni estimo mi vida preciosa para mí mismo; solamente que acabe mi carrera con gozo, y el ministerio que recibí del Señor Jesús, para dar testimonio del evangelio de la gracia de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No me importa cuánto haya de sufrir ni trato de salvar mi vida. Lo único que me importa es terminar con gozo mi carrera y la tarea que me señaló el Señor Jesús: dar testimonio del inmenso amor de Dios.

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