Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 20:28 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 20:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 20 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
Acts 20:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood—Paul's charge to Ephesian elders combines pastoral authority, responsibility, and motivation. Take heed... unto yourselves prioritizes leaders' spiritual health before ministry. The Holy Ghost hath made you overseers (ἐπισκόπους) establishes divine appointment, not human ambition, as pastoral authority's source. To feed (ποιμαίνειν, 'shepherd') defines pastoral work as nourishing, guiding, protecting. Church of G...
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Cross-References for Acts 20:28
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“exercising the oversight”
“and to your teaching. Continue in these things”
“and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.”
“not with corruptible things”
“the husband of one wife”
“the Holy Spirit said”
“who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
“either to Jews”
“for they watch on behalf of your souls”
“little flock”