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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:28
18th Century
Theologian
Take heed therefore. Attend to; be on your guard against the dangers which beset you, and seek to discharge your duty with fidelity.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 20:28
Take heed unto yourselves (προσεχετε εαυτοις). The full phrase had τον νουν, hold your mind on yourselves (or other object in the …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:28
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:28
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 20:28
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 20:28
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Acts 20:28–38
17th Century
Minister
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'…