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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.
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A Leader's First Duty
Commentators like Calvin and Barnes stress that Paul's command to leaders is twofold: first to themselves, and then to the flock. A leader's personal piety and spiritual health are foundational. One cannot effectively care for the salvation of others while neglecting their own.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Take heed therefore. Attend to; be on your guard against the dangers which beset you, and seek to discharge your duty with fidelity.
Take heed unto yourselves (προσεχετε εαυτοις). The full phrase had τον νουν, hold your mind on yourselves (or other object in the …
19th Century
Anglican
Over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers.—Better, in which the Holy Ghost set you as watchers. The …
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Take heed, therefore. He now applies his speech to them and by many reasons shows that they must watch diligently, and that his great care…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Take heed therefore unto yourselves Since the blood of men may be required of those, who are negligent or partial in…
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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'…
