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Acts 20:31

PatienceLove for others

29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

30 Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

33 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
KJV
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
WEB
Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn’t cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
ASV
Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.
DARBY
Wherefore watch, remembering that for three years, night and day, I ceased not admonishing each one [of you] with tears.
BLB
Therefore stay awake, remembering that three years, night and day, I did not cease admonishing each one with tears.
ÅB
Våk derfor, og kom i hu at jeg i tre år ikke holdt opp, hverken natt eller dag, å formane hver eneste en med tårer!
OTB
Derfor, vær på vakt! Husk at i tre år opphørte jeg aldri å advare hver av dere natt og dag med tårer.
B1930
Våk derfor, og kom i hu at jeg i tre år ikke holdt op, hverken natt eller dag, å formane hver eneste en med tårer!

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Cross references

  • Acts 19:8

    Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.

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  • Acts 19:10

    This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.

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  • Acts 20:19

    I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.

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  • Ezekiel 3:17–20

    “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

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  • Hebrews 13:17

    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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  • Colossians 1:28

    We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

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  • Matthew 13:25

    But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away.

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  • Luke 21:36

    So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

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