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Acts 20:29

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20:29 I know that after I am gone 1  fierce wolves 2  will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 20:33

Context
20:33 I have desired 3  no one’s silver or gold or clothing.
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[20:29]  1 tn Grk “after my departure.”

[20:29]  2 tn That is, people like fierce wolves. See BDAG 167-68 s.v. βαρύς 4 on the term translated “fierce.” The battle that will follow would be a savage one.

[20:33]  3 tn Traditionally, “coveted.” BDAG 371 s.v. ἐπιθυμέω 1 has “to have a strong desire to do or secure someth., desire, long for w. gen. of the thing desired…silver, gold, clothing Ac 20:33.” The traditional term “covet” is not in common usage and difficult for many modern English readers to understand. The statement affirms Paul’s integrity. He was not doing this for personal financial gain.



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