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A Call to Vigilance
Commentators explain that Paul's command to "watch" is a direct response to the dangers of false teachers he just mentioned. Scholars note this echoes Jesus' own commands to be vigilant. For the Ephesian elders, whose title meant "overseers" or "watchers," this was a core part of their duty: to stay spiritually awake and guard the flock against impending perils.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 20:31
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore watch (Matthew 24:42). In view of the dangers that threaten you (Acts 20:28), the danger from men not co…
AT Robertson
On Acts 20:31
Wherefore watch ye (διο γρηγορειτε). Paul has concluded his defence of himself and his warning. Now he exhorts on the basis of it …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 20:31
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore watch . . .—The word was, so to speak, an echo from our Lord’s teaching (Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13, an…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 20:31
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 20:31
16th Century
Theologian
For which cause, watch. Paul again exhorts them to diligence by his own example, though he also joins with it a fear of danger, as if to s…
John Gill
On Acts 20:31
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore watch
Meaning both over themselves, and the flock; to prevent, if possible, false teachers entering in, an…
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'…