Acts 20:29

Grievous wolves — From without, namely, false apostles. They had, not yet broke in on the Church at Ephesus.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Scofield Reference Notes

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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

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Acts 20:29