But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
–Acts 20:24
But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
–Acts 20:24
That’s cheered me up.
It’s a great thought. But do you think (supposing it is authentic) that Paul knew then (before the Ephesian elders) that he would have to be a martyr? Ben Witherington says not, but I think he’s wrong.