Acts 20:28

Lighthouse Bible 2006

Be careful therefore of yourselves, and of all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which the Lord has purchased with his own blood.

Cross References

Psalm 74:2

Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old; the rod of your inheritance, which you have redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein you have dwelt.

Proverbs 10:21

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for lack of wisdom.

Isaiah 40:11

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Isaiah 63:11

Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit within him?

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD’S flock is taken away captive.

Jeremiah 13:20

Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?

Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Jeremiah 31:10

Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd does his flock.

Ezekiel 34:3

You eat the fat, and you clothe yourselves with the wool, you kill those who are fed: but you do not feed the flock.

Ezekiel 34:31

And you my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, says the Lord GOD.

Micah 5:4

And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall remain: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.

Micah 7:14

Feed your people with your rod, the flock of your heritage, who dwell alone in the forest, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Zechariah 11:4

Thus says the LORD my God; Feed the flock given to slaughter;

Matthew 16:18

And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Matthew 2:6

And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come a Governor, who shall rule my people Israel.

Mark 13:9

But be careful of yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, as a testimony against them.

Luke 12:32

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

Luke 21:34

And be careful of yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be weighed down with gluttony, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Acts 13:2

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

Acts 14:23

And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed.

Acts 20:17

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called for the elders of the church.

Acts 20:29

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

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

1 Corinthians 1:2

To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense, either to the Jews, or to the Gentiles, or to the church of God:

1 Corinthians 11:22

What? Do you not have houses to eat and to drink in? Or do you despise the church of God, and shame those who have not? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.

1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

1 Corinthians 6:20

For you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Galatians 1:13

For you have heard of my conduct in times past in the Jews’ religion, that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and devastated it:

Ephesians 1:14

Which is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Ephesians 4:11

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the leaders and deacons:

Colossians 1:14

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Be mindful of the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.

1 Timothy 3:1

This is a true saying, If a man desires the office of a leader, he desires a good work.

1 Timothy 3:2

A leader then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, watchful, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

1 Timothy 4:16

Be careful of yourself, and of the teaching; continue in these things: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and those who hear you.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and teaching.

Titus 1:7

For a leader must be blameless, as the steward of God; not domineering, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to unjust gain;

Titus 2:14

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a special people, zealous for good works.

Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently lest anyone falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up troubles you, and thereby many are defiled;

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray; but have now returned to the Shepherd and Leader of your souls.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.

Revelation 5:9

And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;