Acts 20:29

I know that, after my departure, merciless wolves will get in among you, who will not spare the flock;

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For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

In Context

28Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

30and from among yourselves, too, people will arise, who will teach perversions of truth, so as to draw away the disciples after them.

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Cross References

Zechariah 11:17Woe to my worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye. May his arm completely wither. And his right eye be blinded.

Matthew 10:16“Remember, I am sending you out as my messengers like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes, and as blameless as doves.

John 10:12The hired man who is not a shepherd, and who does not own the sheep, when he sees a wolf coming, leaves them and runs away; then the wolf seizes them, and scatters the flock.

2 Peter 2:1But there were false prophets also in the nation, just as there will be false teachers among you, people who will secretly introduce ruinous divisions, disowning even the Lord who bought them, and bringing speedy ruin on themselves.

Matthew Henry on Acts 20:18-36

Paul's Address to the Elders of Ephesus. 17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you… Read the whole commentary →

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