Acts 20:29

"Take heed, therefore, to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood."

Key Reflection

This passage emphasizes vigilance and responsibility for both oneself and the congregation. It underscores that those appointed as leaders, through the Holy Spirit, must diligently care for the spiritual flock, recognizing their role as stewards of the community purchased by Christ's sacrificial blood.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 29. For I know this. By what he had seen in other places; by his knowledge of human nature, and of the dangers to which they were exposed; and by the guidance of inspiration. After my departing. His presence had been the means of guarding the church, and preserving it from these dangers. Now that the founder and guide of the church was to be removed, they would be exposed to dissensions and dangers. Grievous wolves. Heavy, bareiv, strong, mighty, dangerous wolves--so strong that the feeble flock would not be able to resist them. The term wolves is used to denote the enemies of the flock--false, and hypocritical, and dangerous teachers. Compare Mt 10:16; See Barnes "Ac 7:15".

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