Acts.20.28

Acts 20:28

KJV Holy Spirit

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 Farewell to the Ephesians

Cross References

Jeremiah 3:15

KJVGOD

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

A Call to Repentance

Matthew 16:18

KJVJesus

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Peter’s Confession of Christ

Luke 12:32

KJVJesus

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Treasures in Heaven

Covetousness Denounced

John 21:15

KJVJesus

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

John 21:16

KJVJesus

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Acts 20:29

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

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians

Romans 16:16

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Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

Personal Greetings and Love

Greetings and Love Expressed

1 Corinthians 6:20

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For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

The Temple of the Holy Spirit

The Body Is the Lord’s

1 Corinthians 10:32

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Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

All to God’s Glory

Avoid Israel’s Mistakes

Ephesians 1:7

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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Spiritual Blessings

The Blessings of Redemption

Ephesians 1:14

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Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Spiritual Blessings

The Blessings of Redemption

Philippians 1:1

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Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Greetings from Paul and Timothy

Thanksgiving

1 Timothy 3:1

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This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Qualifications for Overseers

Overseers and Deacons

1 Timothy 4:16

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Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

A Good Servant of Jesus Christ

Titus 2:14

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Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

God’s Grace Brings Salvation

Duties of the Older and Younger

Hebrews 13:17

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Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Sacrifice, Obedience, and Prayer

1 Peter 1:19

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But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

A Call to Holiness

A Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation

1 Peter 2:9

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But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

The Living Stone and Chosen People

As Living Stones

1 Peter 5:2

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Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Instructions to Elders

Serve God Willingly

Revelation 5:9

KJVGOD

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

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 Farewell to the Ephesians

Cross References

A Call to Repentance

Peter’s Confession of Christ

Treasures in Heaven

Covetousness Denounced

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians

Personal Greetings and Love

Greetings and Love Expressed

The Temple of the Holy Spirit

The Body Is the Lord’s

All to God’s Glory

Avoid Israel’s Mistakes

Spiritual Blessings

The Blessings of Redemption

Spiritual Blessings

The Blessings of Redemption

Greetings from Paul and Timothy

Thanksgiving

Qualifications for Overseers

Overseers and Deacons

A Good Servant of Jesus Christ

God’s Grace Brings Salvation

Duties of the Older and Younger

Sacrifice, Obedience, and Prayer

A Call to Holiness

A Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation

The Living Stone and Chosen People

As Living Stones

Instructions to Elders

Serve God Willingly

The Lamb Takes the Scroll