After my departing (μετα την αφιξιν μου). Not his death, but his departure from them. From αφικνεομα and usually meant arrival, bu…

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…

After my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you.—The figurative language followed naturally from the idea of …

The third section of Paul’s address continues with an exhortation to the Ephesian elders in light of what Paul sees will soon take place in the chu…

For I know. Paul now exhorts the Ephesians to watch diligently because of the necessity, which is a most sharp spur. For he says that …

For I know this
By divine revelation:

If the Holy Spirit has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. Let them consider their Master'…