Acts 20:28

Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders

28 g "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit h has made you overseers, to shepherd the church 1 of God i which He purchased j with His own blood.

  1. Cross References
    Luke 12:32
    Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
    John 21:15 - 17
    So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs.
    Acts 20:29
    For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
    1 Timothy 4:16
    Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
    1 Peter 5:2
    Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.
  2. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 12:28
    And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
  3. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:7
    In Him we have redemption through His blood, th...
    Ephesians 1:14
    Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until t...
    Colossians 1:14
    In whom we have redemption through His blood, t...
    Titus 2:14
    Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem u...
    Hebrews 9:12
    Not with the blood of goats and calves, but wit...
    1 Peter 1:19
    But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a ...
    Revelation 5:9
    And they sang a new song, saying: "You are wort...
  4. Cross References
    Hebrews 9:14
    How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
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