Acts 20:29 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁹ I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁹ For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁹ I know that after I am gone, ferocious wolves will get in among you, not sparing the flock;

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁹ I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;

Common English Bible

²⁹ I know that, after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and won’t spare the flock.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁹ I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁹ I know that, after my departure, ravening wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 20:29 Cross References

Jeremiah 13:20

“Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?

Jeremiah 23:1

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says the Lord.

Ezekiel 22:27

Her princes in the midst of her are like wolves tearing the prey, shedding blood, destroying lives to get dishonest gain.

Ezekiel 34:8

As I live, says the Lord God, because my sheep have become a prey, and my sheep have become food for all the wild beasts, since there was no shepherd; and because my shepherds have not searched for my sheep, but the shepherds have fed themselves, and have not fed my sheep;

Daniel 11:34

When they fall, they shall receive a little help. And many shall join themselves to them with flattery;

Zephaniah 3:3

Her officials within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves that leave nothing till the morning.

Zechariah 11:17

Woe to my worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword smite his arm and his right eye! Let his arm be wholly withered, his right eye utterly blinded!”

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Luke 10:3

Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

Luke 12:32

“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

John 10:12

He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.

John 21:15

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly,

2 Peter 2:1

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

Jude 1:18

they said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.”