Acts 20:28

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Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

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  • Isa 40:11 : 11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
  • 1 Pet 5:2-3 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
  • 1 Tim 3:2 : 2 Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
  • 1 Tim 5:17 : 17 The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
  • Rev 5:9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood, you purchased for God people from every tribe, language, people, and nation."
  • Mic 7:14 : 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, who live alone in a forest in the midst of Carmel. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead as they did in days of old.
  • Luke 12:32 : 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
  • Acts 13:2 : 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'
  • Acts 20:29 : 29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
  • 1 Cor 10:32 : 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.
  • Eph 1:7 : 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,
  • Phil 1:1 : 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, along with the overseers and deacons.
  • 1 Cor 12:8-9 : 8 To one, a message of wisdom is given through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 to another, faith by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing by that one Spirit; 10 to another, miraculous powers; to another, prophecy; to another, distinguishing between spirits; to another, different kinds of tongues; to another, the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He distributes them to each one just as He wills.
  • 1 Cor 15:9 : 9 For I am the least of the apostles, not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:2 : 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
  • Acts 14:23 : 23 They appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.
  • 1 Tim 3:15-16 : 15 But if I delay, you will know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' Peter replied, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my lambs.' 16 Jesus asked him again, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter answered, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Take care of my sheep.' 17 The third time, Jesus asked, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter was hurt that Jesus asked him a third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'
  • 1 Tim 4:16 : 16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in them, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
  • Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  • 1 Pet 1:18-19 : 18 For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life, inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or defect.
  • 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
  • 1 Pet 2:25 : 25 For you were like sheep wandering astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
  • 1 John 1:7 : 7 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.
  • 1 Tim 4:14 : 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
  • 1 Tim 3:5 : 5 (For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)
  • Heb 9:12-14 : 12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood. He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so their bodies are outwardly clean, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works so that we may serve the living God?
  • Heb 12:15 : 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
  • Acts 20:17 : 17 From Miletus, he sent a message to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church to come to him.
  • Luke 21:34 : 34 Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with indulgence, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.
  • 1 Cor 9:26-27 : 26 Therefore, I run with purpose in every step; I fight not like someone beating the air. 27 Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
  • 1 Cor 11:22 : 22 Don't you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What should I say to you? Shall I praise you? I will certainly not praise you in this matter.
  • Gal 1:13 : 13 For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it.
  • 1 Cor 12:28-31 : 28 And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you a more excellent way.
  • Col 1:14 : 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, 'Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.'
  • Eph 1:14 : 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
  • Eph 4:11 : 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers,
  • Zech 11:4 : 4 This is what the LORD my God says: ‘Shepherd the flock marked for slaughter.’
  • Matt 2:6 : 6 'And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you will come a ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.'
  • Matt 16:18 : 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
  • Mark 13:9 : 9 'You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to councils and beaten in synagogues. On account of Me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.'
  • 2 Chr 19:6-7 : 6 He said to the judges, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals, but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a judgment.' 7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful and act, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, partiality, or taking of bribes.
  • Ps 74:2 : 2 Remember Your congregation, which You purchased of old, the tribe of Your inheritance, which You redeemed—Mount Zion, where You have dwelled.
  • Ps 78:70-72 : 70 He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds. 71 From tending the nursing ewes, He brought him to shepherd Jacob, His people, and Israel, His inheritance. 72 He shepherded them with a heart of integrity and guided them with the skillfulness of his hands.
  • Prov 10:21 : 21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
  • Song 1:7-8 : 7 Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you graze your flock, where you rest your sheep at midday. Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? 8 If you do not know, most beautiful of women, follow the tracks of the sheep and graze your young goats near the shepherds' tents.
  • Isa 53:10-12 : 10 Yet it was the Lord's will to crush him and cause him to suffer. When you make his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. 11 After his suffering, he will see the result and be satisfied. By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death and was numbered with the transgressors. He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
  • Isa 63:11 : 11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses and his people: Where is the one who brought them up out of the sea, along with the shepherds of his flock? Where is the one who set his Holy Spirit among them,
  • Jer 3:15 : 15 Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.
  • Jer 13:17 : 17 But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will weep bitterly and overflow with tears, for the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
  • Jer 13:20 : 20 Lift up your eyes and see those coming from the north. Where is the flock that was given to you—the sheep of your glorious care?
  • Jer 31:10 : 10 Hear the word of the LORD, you nations; declare it in the distant coastlands and say: He who scattered Israel will gather them and watch over them like a shepherd cares for his flock.
  • Ezek 34:3 : 3 You eat the fat, wear the wool, and slaughter the fattened animals, but you do not feed the flock.
  • Ezek 34:31 : 31 You are My sheep, the sheep of My pasture, and I am your God, declares the Lord GOD.
  • Mic 5:4 : 4 And he will be their peace. When Assyria invades our land and marches through our fortresses, we will raise up against them seven shepherds and eight leaders of men.

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    1I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed.

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    7Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD:

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    9therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD.

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    16Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in them, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

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    28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you except these necessary things:

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    19Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their own language, Akeldama, which means 'Field of Blood.'

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    34You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and those of my companions.

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    15Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.

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    17The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

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  • 1 Cor 9:7
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