Acts 20:29 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I know that fierce wolves will come to you after I leave, and they won't spare the flock.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock;

DBY:

For I know this, that there will come in amongst you after my departure grievous wolves, not sparing the flock;

ERV:

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

WEY:

I know that, when I am gone, cruel wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock;

WBS:

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

WEB:

For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

YLT:

for I have known this, that there shall enter in, after my departing, grievous wolves unto you, not sparing the flock,

Acts 20:29 Cross References

XREF:

Ezekiel 22:27 "Her princes within her are like wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.

Matthew 7:15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

John 21:15 So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My lambs."

Acts 20:28 "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

1 Peter 5:2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

20:29 {9} For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
(9) A prophecy of pastors that would immediately degenerate into wolves, against those who boast and brag only of a succession of persons.

PNT:

20:29-31 Grievous wolves. The figure of the flock is still kept up. The grievous wolves were false teachers, and the special reference is to the Judaizing teachers, who taught that the Gentile Christians must keep the Jewish law. Paul's ministry was a long battle with the schismatics. See 1Ti 1:3,4,20; 2Ti 1:15 2:17 See also 3Jo 1:9,10. By turning to these references the names of some six of these grievous wolves will be found. Also in Revelation we learn that there were false teachers at Ephesus (Re 2:6).

WES:

20:29 Grievous wolves - From without, namely, false apostles. They had, not yet broke in on the Church at Ephesus.

MHC:

20:28-38 If the Holy Ghost has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. Let them consider their Master's concern for the flock committed to their charge. It is the church He has purchased with his own blood. The blood was his as Man; yet so close is the union between the Divine and human nature, that it is there called the blood of God, for it was the blood of Him who is God. This put such dignity and worth into it, as to ransom believers from all evil, and purchase all good. Paul spake about their souls with affection and concern. They were full of care what would become of them. Paul directs them to look up to God with faith, and commends them to the word of God's grace, not only as the foundation of their hope and the fountain of their joy, but as the rule of their walking. The most advanced Christians are capable of growing, and will find the word of grace help their growth. As those cannot be welcome guests to the holy God who are unsanctified; so heaven would be no heaven to them; but to all who are born again, and on whom the image of God is renewed, it is sure, as almighty power and eternal truth make it so. He recommends himself to them as an example of not caring as to things of the present world; this they would find help forward their comfortable passage through it. It might seem a hard saying, therefore Paul adds to it a saying of their Master's, which he would have them always remember; It is more blessed to give than to receive: it seems they were words often used to his disciples. The opinion of the children of this world, is contrary to this; they are afraid of giving, unless in hope of getting. Clear gain, is with them the most blessed thing that can be; but Christ tell us what is more blessed, more excellent. It makes us more like to God, who gives to all, and receives from none; and to the Lord Jesus, who went about doing good. This mind was in Christ Jesus, may it be in us also. It is good for friends, when they part, to part with prayer. Those who exhort and pray for one another, may have many weeping seasons and painful separations, but they will meet before the throne of God, to part no more. It was a comfort to all, that the presence of Christ both went with him and stayed with them.

CONC:

Amongst Conscious Cruel Damage Departing Departure Enter Evil Fierce Flock Grievous Savage Spare Sparing Vicious Wolves

Conscious Cruel Departing Departure Enter Evil Fierce Flock Grievous Leave Savage Spare Sparing Vicious Wolves

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