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Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn`t cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore watch (Matthew 24:42). In view of the dangers that threaten you (Acts 20:28), the danger from men not co…
Wherefore watch ye (διο γρηγορειτε). Paul has concluded his defence of himself and his warning. Now he exhorts on the basis of it …
19th Century
Anglican
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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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
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore watch Meaning both over themselves, and the flock; to prevent, if possible, false teachers entering in, an…
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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'…
