Verse 28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to 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.

Other Translations

  • Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

    Ta derfor vare på dere selv, og på hele flokken, blant hvilken Den Hellige Ånd har gjort dere til tilsynsmenn, for å gi sjelene mat i Guds menighet, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • NT, oversatt fra gresk

    Ta dere derfor i vare, og for hele flokken, som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere til tilsynsmenn for, for å vokte menigheten til Gud, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • Norsk King James

    Ta derfor vare på dere selv og på hele flokken, som Den Hellige Ånd har gjort dere til tilsynsmenn over, for å gi fôr til Guds kirke, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    Gi akt på dere selv og på hele flokken som den Hellige Ånd har satt dere som tilsynsmenn for å vokte Guds menighet, som han vant med sitt eget blod.

  • KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

    Pass derfor på dere selv og på hele hjorden, blant hvilken Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere som tilsynsmenn for å føre Guds menighet, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

    Ta derfor vare på dere selv og den hele flokk, som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere til å være hyrder over, å gjete Guds menighet, som han vant med sitt eget blod.

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    Vær nøye med dere selv og hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere til tilsynsmenn for, for å gjete Guds menighet, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    Vær derfor på vakt, både for dere selv og for hele flokken, som Den Hellige Ånd har gjort dere til tilsynsførere, for å pleie Guds kirke, den han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • gpt4.5-preview

    Så gi akt på dere selv, og på hele flokken, som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere som tilsynsmenn over, til å vokte Guds menighet, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    Så gi akt på dere selv, og på hele flokken, som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere som tilsynsmenn over, til å vokte Guds menighet, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    Gi akt på dere selv og på hele den flokk som Den hellige ånd har satt dere som biskoper for, til å vokte Guds menighet som han vant seg med sitt eget blod.

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • biblecontext

    { "verseID": "Acts.20.28", "source": "¶Προσέχετε οὖν ἑαυτοῖς, καὶ παντὶ τῷ ποιμνίῳ, ἐν ᾧ ὑμᾶς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον ἔθετο ἐπισκόπους, ποιμαίνειν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἣν περιεποιήσατο διὰ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος.", "text": "*Prosechete* therefore to-yourselves, and to-all the *poimniō*, in which you the *Pneuma* the *Hagion* *etheto* *episkopous*, *poimainein* the *ekklēsian* of-the *Theou*, which *periepoiēsato* through the *idiou* *haimatos*.", "grammar": { "*Prosechete*": "present imperative, active, 2nd person plural - take heed", "*poimniō*": "dative, neuter, singular - flock", "*Pneuma*": "nominative, neuter, singular - Spirit", "*Hagion*": "nominative, neuter, singular - Holy", "*etheto*": "aorist indicative, middle, 3rd person singular - appointed", "*episkopous*": "accusative, masculine, plural - overseers/bishops", "*poimainein*": "present infinitive, active - to shepherd", "*ekklēsian*": "accusative, feminine, singular - church/assembly", "*Theou*": "genitive, masculine, singular - of God", "*periepoiēsato*": "aorist indicative, middle, 3rd person singular - purchased/acquired", "*idiou*": "genitive, neuter, singular - own/his own", "*haimatos*": "genitive, neuter, singular - of blood" }, "variants": { "*Prosechete*": "take heed/be on guard/pay attention", "*poimniō*": "flock/fold", "*Pneuma*": "Spirit/spirit", "*Hagion*": "Holy/sacred", "*etheto*": "appointed/made/placed", "*episkopous*": "overseers/bishops/guardians", "*poimainein*": "to shepherd/tend/feed", "*ekklēsian*": "church/assembly/congregation", "*Theou*": "God/deity", "*periepoiēsato*": "purchased/acquired/obtained", "*idiou*": "own/his own/particular", "*haimatos*": "blood/bloodshed" } }

  • NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

    Ta vare på dere selv og på hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere til tilsynsmenn, for å vokte Guds menighet som han vant seg med sitt eget blod.

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    Saa giver da Agt paa eder selv og paa den ganske Hjord, i hvilken den Hellig-Aand satte eder som Opsynsmænd, at vogte Guds Menighed, hvilken han forhvervede med sit eget Blod.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    Pass derfor på dere selv og hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere som tilsynsmenn for, for å betjene Guds menighet, som han har kjøpt med sitt eget blod.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    Ta vare på dere selv og på hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere som tilsynsmenn for, for å vokte Herrens menighet som han kjøpte med sitt eget blod.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    Ta derfor vare på dere selv og den hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere til tilsynsmenn for, for å vokte Guds menighet, som han vant seg med sitt eget blod.

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    Pass på dere selv og hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har satt dere til å være tilsynsmenn over, for å våke over Guds menighet, som han kjøpte med sitt eget blod.

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    Gi akt på dere selv, og på hele flokken som Den Hellige Ånd har gitt dere ansvar for, for å gi næring til Guds menighet, som han gav sitt blod for.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Take hede therfore vnto youre selves and to all the flocke wherof the holy goost hath made you oversears to rule the congregacion of God which he hath purchased with his bloud.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Take hede therfore vnto youre selues, and to all the flocke, amonge the which the holy goost hath set you to be Bishoppes, to fede the congregacion of God, which he hath purchaced thorow his owne bloude.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Take heede therefore vnto your selues, and to all the flocke, whereof the holy Ghost hath made you Ouerseers, to feede the Church of God, which hee hath purchased with that his owne blood.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Take heede therfore vnto your selues, and to all the flocke, ouer the which the holy ghost hath made you ouerseers, to rule the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his owne blood.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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{TR, NU omit "the Lord and"} God which he purchased with his own blood.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the assembly of God that He acquired through His own blood,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Give attention to yourselves, and to all the flock which the Holy Spirit has given into your care, to give food to the church of God, for which he gave his blood.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 40:11 : 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
  • 1 Pet 5:2-3 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
  • 1 Tim 3:2 : 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
  • 1 Tim 5:17 : 17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
  • Rev 5:9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,
  • Mic 7:14 : 14 Feed your people with your rod, the flock of your heritage, who dwell solitarily in the woodland, in the midst of Carmel; let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
  • Luke 12:32 : 32 Do not fear, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
  • Acts 13:2 : 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
  • Acts 20:29 : 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
  • 1 Cor 10:32 : 32 Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
  • Eph 1:7 : 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace;
  • Phil 1:1 : 1 Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
  • 1 Cor 12:8-9 : 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom, to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But the one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
  • 1 Cor 15:9 : 9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:2 : 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
  • Acts 14:23 : 23 And when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;
  • 1 Tim 3:15-16 : 15 But if I delay, that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 When they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs. 16 He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my sheep. 17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? And he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, Feed my sheep.
  • 1 Tim 4:16 : 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
  • Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey those who rule over you, and submit to them, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
  • 1 Pet 1:18-19 : 18 Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
  • 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, 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 going astray, but have now 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 Christ 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 by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
  • 1 Tim 3:5 : 5 For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?
  • Heb 9:12-14 : 12 Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. 13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies to the purifying of the flesh, 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
  • Heb 12:15 : 15 Looking diligently lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;
  • Acts 20:17 : 17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.
  • Luke 21:34 : 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be burdened with surfeiting, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day comes upon you unexpectedly.
  • 1 Cor 9:26-27 : 26 Therefore I run, not with uncertainty; thus I fight, not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.
  • 1 Cor 11:22 : 22 What? Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.
  • Gal 1:13 : 13 For you have heard of my former conduct 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 appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties 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 with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
  • Col 1:14 : 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins:
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
  • Eph 1:14 : 14 Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.
  • Eph 4:11 : 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
  • Zech 11:4 : 4 Thus says the LORD my God: Feed the flock of the slaughter.
  • Matt 2:6 : 6 And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come a Governor who shall rule my people Israel.
  • Matt 16:18 : 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
  • Mark 13:9 : 9 But take heed to yourselves, for they shall deliver you to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten; and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
  • 2 Chr 19:6-7 : 6 And said to the judges, Take heed what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. 7 Therefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it, for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
  • Ps 74:2 : 2 Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old; the rod of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed; this Mount Zion, where You have dwelt.
  • Ps 78:70-72 : 70 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: 71 From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. 72 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
  • Prov 10:21 : 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.
  • Song 1:7-8 : 7 Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, where you feed, where you make your flock to rest at noon. Why should I be like one who turns aside by the flocks of your companions? 8 If you do not know, O fairest among women, follow the trail of the flock, and feed your young goats beside the shepherds' tents.
  • Isa 53:10-12 : 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he has put him to grief: when you make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge, my righteous servant shall justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore I will divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and 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, saying, Where is he who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? Where is he who put his Holy Spirit within him?
  • Jer 3:15 : 15 And I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
  • Jer 13:17 : 17 But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is taken captive.
  • Jer 13:20 : 20 Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north: where is the flock that was given to you, your beautiful flock?
  • Jer 31:10 : 10 Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the distant isles, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd does his flock.
  • Ezek 34:3 : 3 You eat the fat, and clothe yourselves with the wool, you kill them that are fed: but you do not feed the flock.
  • Ezek 34:31 : 31 And you my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, says the Lord GOD.
  • Mic 5:4 : 4 And he shall stand and shepherd in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.